Territorial Seed Company Corn Sweet Golden Bantam, 1 oz
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days. Another heirloom that has been a favorite with home gardeners for
years. Experience the old-fashioned traditional corn flavor of Golden
Bantam. Grows 5-6 feet tall and produces 5-7 inch ears, each filled with
golden yellow kernels. An early sweet corn that freezes well on the
cob.
Zea mays
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Hybrid SE/se Corn: The
inherited sugar enhanced (SE/se) traits are what make these corn
varieties unique. For starters, the kernel walls are the most tender of
all corn varieties. Added to that are more sugars, making every ear as
sweet as can be. After harvest, the conversion from sugar to starch in
SE/se corn is delayed, so the corn maintains its sweetness longer after
picking. To top it off, no isolation is required from other normal types
of sweet corn, making SE/se corn very popular. For best germination,
soil temperature should be at least 70°F.
Hybrid sh2 Supersweet Corn: The
shrunken gene (sh2) gives the dried kernels an extra-wrinkled
appearance. This inherited characteristic increases the sweetness of the
corn at harvest time. Commonly called Supersweet, sh2 varieties are
some of the sweetest corn available. They do not germinate well in cold
wet soil, so make sure your soil is at least 70°F; use a soil
thermometer if uncertain. To grow great Supersweet corn, isolate it by
time or distance from any other corn.
OP Sweet Corn: For best seed saving results we recommend bagging plants to avoid cross pollination.
Ornamental Corn: Often
used for decorating, but it also makes great cornmeal and corn flour.
Grow just as you do sweet corn. The earliest plantings are preferred to
ensure ample time for field drying. Ears may be picked after the husks
begin drying. Isolation is necessary between varieties to preserve color
combinations.
Popcorn: After
picking and husking, spread the ears in a dry, airy place and allow to
cure for several weeks. Test-pop a few kernels periodically to determine
when the kernels are dry enough to make into popcorn. Twist the kernels
from the cobs and store in airtight containers. Large quantities can be
processed by placing into heaps and stomping the kernels off the ears.
For best results, isolate from any other corn.
Synergistic Corn: Synergistic
corn has 75% sugar enhanced kernels and 25% Supersweet kernels. It
combines the exceptional tenderness and sweet corn flavor of SE/se
varieties with the extra sweetness, extended shelf life and
field-holding ability of sh2 varieties. For best results, isolate
Synergistic corn from any other corn. For best germination, soil
temperature should be at least 70°F.
Culture
• Corn performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0
• Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen during the vegetative stage
• Waiting for soil to reach optimum temperature is critical to successful corn growing
• Corn is wind pollinated - for proper pollination plant individual varieties in blocks of at least 4 rows
• Separate varieties by time (plant 10 days apart), or distance (200 feet) to reduce cross-pollination
• For optimum growth ensure beds are watered evenly and deeply
Direct Sowing
• Make row furrows about 6-8 inches deep
• Spread 3-5 pounds of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 100 square feet
• Back fill the furrow, then sow seeds and cover with soil or sifted compost
• Thin seedlings when 4-5 inches
Transplanting
• Start indoors 2-3 weeks before desired transplant date
• Avoid letting starts get root bound and avoid damaging roots when planting
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Corn borer, corn ear worm
• Insect control: Pyrethrin, applied before silking, Monterey B.t. to silks
• Common diseases: Blight, rust, smut
•
Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, remove old stalks in the
fall, and contact your local extension agent with specific issues
Harvest & Storage
• Harvest when kernels are full and milky
• Drying and browning of ear silks is also an indicator of maturity
• Ears should be cooled as quickly as possible and stored at 36°F
KEY TO CORN DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
MDMV | Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus
NCLB | Northern Corn Leaf Blight
R | Common Rust
SCLB | Southern Corn Leaf Blight
SW | Stewart's Wilt