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Zea mays 'Golden Bantam' sweet corn 'Golden Bantam'

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This heritage variety was introduced in 1902 and produces sweet and tender cobs with kernels that are slightly larger than the more modern varieties. It will happily grow in cooler conditions and is both vigorous and early, ensuring it is still a popular variety today. Sow indoors: April to May. Sow/plant outdoors: May to June. Harvest: August to October

Size

Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres

Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height
1 year

Position
Full sun ☉

Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered

Hardiness
H2

Botanical details

Family
Poaceae

Native to GB/Ireland
No

Foliage
Deciduous

Habit
Columnar upright

Genus
A genus of five, large, flowering plants the grass family. The most important species, Zea mays is widely cultivated food crop. Male flowers are borne in large, terminal inflorescences (tassels) and female flowers are hidden in clusters in the leaf axils

Name status
Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Sweetcorn can tolerate many soil types but prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Harvest from July to October.

Propagation
Sow seeds undercover from mid-spring in pots or modules and then plant out May - June after hardening off and the last frosts have passed. Alternatively sow 'in situ' from late spring to early summer. Always plant in a grid pattern to ensure pollination.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Pruning
No pruning required.

Pests
May be susceptible to damage from birds, slugs, mice and badgers.

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