Sink your teeth into old-fashioned sweetness!
Golden Bantam is a true garden classic, an heirloom sweet corn that brings buttery flavor and golden charm to your summer harvest. With its compact size and rich taste, it’s perfect for backyard growers who crave that just-picked crunch.
Variety:Â Golden Bantam Sweet Corn (Zea mays)
Growth Habit:Â Warm-season annual
Height: 5–6 feet
Flavor Profile:Â Sweet, rich, and buttery
Color:Â Bright golden-yellow kernels
Planting Conditions:Â Direct sow in full sun after last frost; thrives in fertile, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ears ready in 70–85 days
Uses:Â Fresh eating, grilling, freezing, and classic corn-on-the-cob
Fun Fact:Â Introduced in 1902, Golden Bantam helped make yellow corn a household favorite across America.
Golden Bantam is summer in a husk. Picture this: a backyard barbecue, the grill sizzling, and a pile of golden ears ready to be slathered in butter. This corn is perfect for eating fresh off the cob, tossing into chowders, or freezing for a taste of sunshine in the colder months. Its nostalgic flavor and tender bite make it a must-grow for heirloom lovers and sweet corn fans alike.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Corn loves full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant 1 inch deep, 8–10 inches apart, in blocks (not rows) to ensure good pollination.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tasseling and ear development.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Once seedlings are up, thin to 12 inches apart.
🌽 Harvest: Pick when silks are brown and ears feel full, peel back a bit of husk to check for plump, milky kernels.
