Early Golden Bantam Sweet Corn is a classic heirloom variety treasured for its rich, old-fashioned corn flavor and tender, golden-yellow kernels. Ears are typically 6–7 inches long and deliver exceptional sweetness when harvested at peak ripeness. This early-maturing corn performs well in home gardens and cooler climates, making it a dependable choice for gardeners eager for an early harvest. A longtime favorite for fresh eating, grilling, and enjoying true, traditional sweet corn taste straight from the garden.
Early Golden Bantam Sweet Corn: 14 Seeds
Sowing: Prepare the soil with compost or other organic matter. One week after frost or when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees F, plant the corn 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Plant corn in blocks at least four rows wide for cross-pollination and well-filled ears. Germination should take place in 5-6 days. Fertilization can be done at the time of planting, as corn is meant to grow quickly, and it is a hungry plant. Fertilize the corn every 30 days. Corn doesn’t prefer a certain kind of fertilizer by following the fertilizer’s instructions. Weed carefully to not damage the roots. Water retention may be done by mulching the corn plants.
When kernels are full and “milky,” generally indicated by a drying and browning of the ear silks. Record the date on which about half the plants show silk. Corn is ready to eat 18-24 days after ear silks first show; the warmer the weather, the sooner you can pick it.
