Sweet Corn Golden Bantam - organic seeds

Sweet Corn Golden Bantam – Organic Seeds

An early old variety with medium-sized ears (about 15 cm). The plants grow quite tall, 1.5 to 2 meters. When harvested young, the kernels are soft and sweet, with an excellent flavor.

Growing Guide for Sweet Corn Golden Bantam

Sowing

• Sowing period: Sow in April, preferably in pots under cover, or directly in the ground in early May.
• Sowing method:
  • Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, spaced 30 cm apart.
• Transplanting:
  • For sowing in pots: Transplant the seedlings after the last frost, 30 cm apart (70 cm between rows).

Care & Diseases

• Soil & Location: Corn requires fertile soil and a warm, sunny location.
• Frost caution: Protect the corn from late frosts.
• Hilling: Hill up when the plants are 15-20 cm tall.

Harvest

• Harvest time: Corn is harvested about 3 months after sowing.

Tips & Tricks

• Harvesting for sweet corn: Sweet corn is harvested before it is fully ripe, while corn for 'popping' (popcorn) is harvested when fully ripe.

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