General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Fruit: Edible to birds
Edible Parts: Fruit
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Not suitable for containers

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Common names
  • Sweet Corn
  • Corn
Also sold as:
  • Golden Bantam 12-Row Corn

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Location: Water Valley, MS
Date: March 6, 2013
Golden Bantam Improved Sweet Corn 8 days after planting.
Location: Water Valley, MS
Date: March 6, 2013
Golden Bantam Improved Sweet Corn 8 days after planting.

Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
  • Uploaded by vic

Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
  • Uploaded by vic

Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
  • Uploaded by vic

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on May 4, 2013 11:20 AM concerning plant:
    Golden Bantam Improved is a selection of Golden Bantam. Biggest difference is a larger ear having 12 rows of kernels versus 8 for the original. Plant is also a bit larger.
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