SWEETCORN Golden Bantam. Heritage variety

SWEETCORN Golden Bantam. Heritage variety Description

SWEETCORN Golden Bantam Sweetcorn is a type of maize which has been bred for its high sugar and low starch content. Once the cob has been picked the sugar in the kernels is steadily converted into starch which is why the flavour of home-grown sweetcorn cooked within an hour or so of picking is so much better than the taste of shop bought corn. A heritage variety Golden Bantam was introduced in 1902 and produces sweet and tender cobs with kernels that are slightly larger than the more modern varieties The 6 to 8inch cobs are borne on stems about 5 feet tall and each stem carries 2 cobs or ears of corn. There is still a widespread view that sweetcorn cannot be grown outside the southern counties of England but this is not true. Golden Bantam will happily grow in cooler conditions and is both vigorous and early. In April raise seedlings indoors in pots and set them out in a sheltered sunny spot once all danger of frost has passed. With this method it would be a poor summer indeed for sweetcorn to disappoint even as far north as Yorkshire. A popular and reliable variety Golden Bantam is easy to grow even on poor soils. Detailed growing instructions are on the back of each packet Packet contains: 25 seeds approx. IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FREE UK DELIVERY Design and colouring of packets may occasionally vary. We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Sweetcorn seed is checked and inspected visually before packing. In the unlikely event of a problem please advise us within 48hrs of delivery. Due to the nature of the product we cannot accept any responsibility for failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Sweetcorn seed will only be accepted for return after seller has been informed and given permission. Refunds will be issued when items are received back in saleable condition within 14 days from original dispatch date. Buyer must pay all return charges except where an item has been dispatched in error.