When and how should I plant Golden X Bantam corn?
Sow Golden X Bantam directly outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and about 8-12 inches apart. Corn is wind-pollinated, so plant in blocks of several short rows rather than one long row for good ear fill.
How many days until Golden X Bantam corn is ready to pick?
This sweet corn matures in about 75-85 days. Ears are ready when the silks turn brown and dry and the kernels release a milky juice when pressed with a fingernail.
Why should I plant corn in a block instead of a single row?
Corn relies on wind to move pollen from the tassels to the silks. Planting in a square block of at least four short rows greatly improves pollination, so you get full, evenly filled ears instead of gappy ones.
How much space and sun does this corn need?
Give Golden X Bantam full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 8-12 inches apart with rows 24-30 inches apart. Consistent water while ears fill helps produce plump, sweet kernels.
How many seeds come in the packet?
Each packet contains approximately 40 seeds. For strong pollination, use them to plant a compact block rather than spreading them across a single long row.
Is Golden X Bantam a hybrid, and can I save the seed?
Golden X Bantam is an F1 hybrid bred for vigor and uniform, tender ears. Because it is a hybrid, seed saved from your crop will not grow true to type, so plan to start with fresh seed each season. It is non-GMO.
How do I know when it's ripe?
When the silks are brown and dry and a poked kernel squirts milky liquid, the ears are ready to pick.
Should I eat it right away?
Yes. Heirloom sweet corn is sweetest right after harvest, so cook or chill it quickly.
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