Corn - Yellow Corn - Extra Early Golden Bantam - Org Hrlm

The Extra Early Golden Bantam Organic Heirloom Corn is a venerable yellow sweet corn heirloom. This corn was introduced in the early 1900's, and it is an earlier version of the famous Golden Bantam. Extra Early Golden Bantam produces 5 to 6" long cobs with 8 rows of large bright yellow kernels. The smaller 5' tall plants can be spaced closer together. This corn germinates well in cold soils; open pollinated and very easy to grow. With a good old-time corn flavor, it is best used for roasting ears, and also ideal for freezing. Corn needs a consistent source of water and requires rich soil. Plant corn seeds in a sunny location after the last frost. Sow seeds in at least 4 side by side rows to insure good pollination. Plant every three weeks until early summer. The key to high quality sweet corn is rapid growth, adequate soil moisture and nutrients, and harvesting the ears at optimum maturity. Pick when silks turn brown and ears are full and firm. . ... additional info