Golden Bantam 12-Row Corn
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-10 days
Depth
1-1 ½ in
Spacing
8-12 in
Row Spacing
36-42 in
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
65-120 days
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Care instructions
Released in 1922 by the Clark Seed Company of Milford, Connecticut. Although developed from the original Golden Bantam, this is definitely an improved type"larger ears mean higher yields, and the golden yellow corn stays tender longer. Equally suitable for freezing and fresh eating, this variety was for decades the standard for home and market gardeners.
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At about the time of last frost in spring, direct-seed into the richest soil available, 1-2 inches deep. Whether planted in rows or beds, allow the corn plants up to about one square foot per plant, on average. Ears feel best when dry conditions are not allowed to prevail at tasseling time. Sweet corn is picked when milky juice is contained within the kernels; clear juice is immature, and chewines... more »
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