Sweetcorn - Golden Bantam
Zea mays
About
The most popular open-pollinated sweetcorn variety since it was introduced in 1902 suitable for eating fresh and freezing. A tall vigorous plant making 18cm long cobs full of medium sweet, rich, delicious kernels when harvested 'milk-ripe'. Best eaten or processed on the day of harvest for full flavour and before the sugars turn into starch. (Approximate seed count - 50)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: April
- Sow outdoors: May, June
- Harvest: August, September, October
Botany
| Latin name | Zea mays |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Zea |
| Cold tolerance | low |
| Heat preference | high |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1000 |
| Spacing | 30-40 cm between plants, 70 cm entre rangs |
| Soil type | Deep, rich, well-drained |
| Days to maturity | 70-100 days |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
