Ferry-Morse Sweet Corn Seeds - Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid Economy
- Safe for Bees
- Grows best in full sun
- 7-10 days to germination
- 88 days to maturity
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Hybrid Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn is an excellent corn variety with wilt tolerance. A late variety, the ears are about 8" long with 12-14 rows of tender kernels. High in vitamins A and B, this delicious variety matures quickly and has excellent flavor and texture. Enjoy ears of sweet corn for a nutritious and delicious addition to any meal. Standard-sized seed packets for this variety can be found here.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Days to Maturity: 88 Days
- Growing Height: 50"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Characteristics: Su (Normal Sugary) Yellow
- Botanical Name: Zea Mays Subsp. Mays
- Flavor: Creamy and Sweet
- Preparation Ideas: Sweetest when used fresh right after harvesting
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 100-150
- Fill Weight: 28 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
Sow Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn seeds directly in the garden after all danger of frost is past and soil is warm. Plant 1 seed every 4". Thin to 1 plant every 12" when plants are 4" tall. Control weeds with a mulch and keep plants well watered, especially when tops begin to tassel.
- Planting Depth: 1"-1.5"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn seeds roughly 12" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart
For better ear fill, plant a number of short rows together instead of a single long row. This helps ensure pollination. For plenty of corn all season, be sure to plant all early and late varieties.
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