{"product_id":"corn-sweet-golden-bantam-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Corn Sweet Golden Bantam 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the rich flavor of a classic heirloom with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 113, 49);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Bantam Sweet Corn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a beloved variety that has been perfecting its taste for over a century. This compact performer produces sturdy 5 to 6-foot stalks, allowing closer spacing than standard corn varieties — perfect for small gardens, raised beds, and tight spaces where traditional corn won't fit. Each plant yields beautiful 6.5-inch ears lined with 8 rows of plump, golden yellow kernels bursting with natural sweetness. The tender, delicate flavor is noticeably superior to modern hybrids, offering that authentic corn-on-the-cob experience that has made Golden Bantam a gardener favorite for generations. Matures reliably in approximately 80 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 82, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 6\/26. FF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Golden Bantam Sweet Corn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Space-Efficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stalks reach just 5–6 feet — ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, and intensive plantings where standard 8–10 foot corn won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heirloom Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over a century of open-pollinated selection has produced a naturally sweet, tender flavor noticeably superior to modern hybrids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Golden Ears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-inch ears with 8 rows of plump, golden yellow kernels — striking at harvest and delicious at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to harvest in approximately 80 days — one of the earlier-maturing heirloom sweet corn varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and canning — a reliable all-purpose sweet corn for home gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best ear development and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows 24–30 inches wide (compact variety allows tighter spacing). Thin to 8–10 inches apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for good pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate from other corn varieties by at least 250 feet or stagger planting dates to prevent cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist — about 1 to 1.5 inches per week. Especially important during tasseling and ear fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy feeder — apply balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress with nitrogen when plants reach knee height and again at tasseling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in approximately 80 days. Harvest when silks are brown and dry and kernels are plump and milky when punctured. Eat or freeze within 1–2 days for peak sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh on the Cob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil or steam ears for 4–6 minutes and serve with butter and salt — Golden Bantam's heirloom sweetness is at its peak eaten fresh within hours of harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill ears in husks over medium heat for 15–20 minutes for smoky-sweet caramelized kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch ears 4 minutes, cool in ice water, cut kernels from cob, and freeze flat in airtight bags for up to 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreamed Corn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer fresh-cut Golden Bantam kernels with butter, cream, and a pinch of sugar for a rich, naturally sweet Southern-style side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss fresh-cut kernels with tomatoes, basil, red onion, and olive oil for a vibrant summer salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Chowder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add fresh or frozen Golden Bantam kernels to a cream-based chowder with potatoes and bacon for a naturally sweet, hearty soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Golden Bantam Sweet Corn Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own classic Golden Bantam sweet corn in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested sweet corn kernels, not seeds. 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