Golden Bantam is an old variety (around since 1902). 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. Speciality for amateur gardeners.
Cultivation
Sowing depth: 3-5 cmAmount of seed needed: ca. 1,000 seeds/a; 5-7 seeds per running metreCultivation 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: single rows ca. 60 x 20-25 cm
double rows 80-100 x 20-25 cm
Direct sowing: beginning of May till mid of JuneOptimal amount of plants: 6-10 plants/m²
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Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "La Torre" / Wim Brus, Kräuter- und Samenbaubetrieb in QuerciolaBreeder: b-d EHZCerifications: Demeter
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