Corn – Golden Bantam Improved Non GMO

Description

50 Seeds per pack

Golden Bantam Improved (A.K.A. Golden Bantam 12 Row)

Days to Maturity: 70-85 Days

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Botanical Name: (Zea mays) 

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Introduced in 1922 by the Everett B. Clark Seed Company of Milford, Connecticut, Golden Bantam Improved was developed as a selection of the original Golden Bantam, first released by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902. This improved version features longer ears, more evenly spaced kernels, and greater tenderness, making it a popular choice for both home gardeners and market growers.

Golden Bantam Improved produces bright golden-yellow ears reaching 7-8 inches long, with 10-14 rows of broad, plump kernels—an upgrade from the original’s 8-row structure. Stalks typically grow 5-7 feet tall, though in ideal conditions, they can reach up to 12 feet! The kernels stay tender longer, keeping their sweet flavor after picking.

Thriving in full sun, this variety is well-suited for hot, drought-prone regions and grows vigorously throughout the season.

Golden Bantam Improved is known for its excellent sweet flavor and is perfect for fresh eating, whether boiled, grilled with butter and salt, or steamed. The plump kernels also add a delicious touch to salads, salsas, soups, and stews. Dried kernels can be ground into corn flour for homemade tortillas and other dishes.

Ears can be frozen fresh or blanched before freezing, and kernels can be canned using a pressure canner for longer storage. Sweet corn is rich in fiber and provides essential nutrients, including β-carotenes, vitamin A, flavonoids, lutein, xanthins, thiamin, and minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.

With its larger ears, improved tenderness, and vigorous plants, Golden Bantam Improved is an excellent choice for those who appreciate classic heirloom sweet corn. Available in bulk for those needing larger quantities.

Planting Instructions for Golden Bantam Improved Non GMO Corn Seeds

Golden Bantam Improved Non GMO Corn is a warm to hot season annual, sensitive to cool soil. Direct seed heirloom corn when soil reaches 65-70°F. Plant seeds 1- 2″ deep, 4-6″ apart, in rows 20-30″ apart, in full sun. Corn is wind pollinated, so plant in blocks of at least 4 rows. Germination should occur in 4 – 10 days in soil 65-85°F. When Golden Bantam Improved Non GMO corn plants reach 4-5″ tall thin to 8-12″ apart.

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