Golden Bantam 12 Row Corn (Zea mays) - This original heirloom was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902 after he obtained a selection from a Massachusetts farmer, at a time when yellow corn was primarily thought to be suitable only for animal feed. The improved 12-row selection was later released in 1922 by the Clark Seed Company of Milford, Connecticut. This high-yielding variety is ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or preserving, with tender, sweet kernels. It is also known for its sturdy plant stock; many rows remained standing even after hurricane Dorian in 2019.
75-80 days to maturity.
75 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Direct seed Corn after risk of frost has passed, and when the soil temperature is above 18 degrees Celsius. Sow in a furrow, 1 - 1.5 inches deep and 4 inches apart, thinning to 1 plant per every 8 inches. Plant Corn in blocks or at least 4 rows to ensure proper pollination.
