Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam'
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A Golden Classic with Unmatched Taste
Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam' seeds (Zea mays), offered by Semences OSC.
Introduced in 1902, 'Golden Bantam' sweet corn made history by popularizing sweet yellow corn. With its 17.5cm cobs and eight rows of golden, flavourful kernels, this heirloom variety remains a firm favourite. Growing to a height of 1-2m, this corn is perfect for gardeners looking for taste and tradition. Special care, such as regular irrigation and timely harvesting, ensures optimum flavour and texture.
Spread: 20 to 30 cm between plants.
Plant height: 1 to 2 m.
Quantity per pack: Approximately 100 to 125 seeds.
Companion plants: Beans, squash, cucumbers.
Enemy plants: Tomatoes, celery.
How to Grow:
Plant seeds when the soil reaches 18°C, usually mid-May to early June. Sow 2.5cm deep in rows 55-75cm apart. For best pollination, plant in blocks of 3-4 rows or in hills of 3-4 seeds 30cm apart. Thin to allow 20-30cm between plants. Work in a good fertiliser at planting time and provide regular irrigation. Germination takes about 10 days.
