Zea mays L., var. Golden Bantam
Is an old variety (around since 1902), not a hybrid. It is a medium sweet variety of sweet corn. The cobs are of very good quality if harvested when milk ripe. The conversion of sugar to starch proceeds more rapidly after being picked than with the extra sweet varieties. It is therefore essential that cobs are consumed fresh and within a day of picking. Pleasant flavour, less sweet than the hybrids. Good for amateur gardeners.
Sowing time: from end of March till mid June
Sowing depth: 3-5 cm
Amount of seed needed: ca. 1000 seeds/a; ca. 5-7 seeds per running meter
Cultivation note: because of the danger of crossing they should be planted at least 500 m away from fodder maize crops and other sweet corn varieties
Planting distance: ca. 60 cm between single rows; 80-100 cm between double rows; between plants 20-25 cm
Certified organic by TUV AUSTRIA Hellas
seeds per gram: about 4 - 5