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Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam' – Seeds
(Zea mays) – Classic Heirloom Variety
Sweet Corn 'Golden Bantam' is one of the most famous and reliable heirloom corn varieties, loved for its richly flavored golden-yellow kernels. Compact and highly productive, this variety produces medium-sized cobs packed with tender, sweet corn. Known for its adaptability and dependable harvests, it has been a gardener’s favorite for over a century.
Key Features
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Type: Sweet corn (annual)
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Height: 150–180 cm tall
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Cobs: 12–18 cm long, golden-yellow kernels
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Flavor: Classic sweet and creamy corn taste
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Harvest: Mid-season (75–90 days after sowing)
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Heritage: Famous heirloom, first introduced in the early 1900s
Ideal For
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Home gardens and allotments
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Fresh eating, grilling, and steaming
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Freezing and preserving
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Classic heirloom vegetable collections
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: April–May, in pots or modules.
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Sow outdoors: May–June, after frost has passed.
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Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants; 60 cm between rows.
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Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil.
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Sunlight: Full sun, sheltered location.
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Pollination: Plant in blocks of at least 3–4 rows for best cob formation.
Care Tips
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Water well, especially during dry periods and when tassels appear.
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Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
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Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels exude milky juice when pressed.
Zea mays 'Multicolor Hybrids' is a spectacular ornamental corn grown for its highly decorative cobs packed with brilliantly coloured kernels. Each cob develops its own distinctive combination of colours, including shades of red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and cream, creating an impressive mosaic effect that becomes especially striking as the cobs mature and dry.
Growing to approximately 150 cm tall, the strong upright plants also add valuable height and structure to summer borders. The colourful cobs mature towards autumn and are particularly prized for harvest decorations, dried arrangements, wreaths and seasonal crafts. Once properly dried, they retain their rich colours for a long-lasting natural display.
● Spectacular multicoloured cobs with uniquely patterned kernels
● Rich mixture of red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and cream shades
● Excellent for drying and long-lasting autumn decorations
● Tall upright plants add dramatic structure to summer borders
● Every mature cob develops its own distinctive combination of colours
● Autumn and harvest decorations
● Dried flower arrangements
● Wreaths and seasonal crafts
● Tall sunny borders
● Natural table displays and centrepieces
● Sow seeds individually in deep pots or modules when starting indoors to minimise root disturbance when planting out.
● Plant ornamental corn in a block rather than one long single row. Corn is wind-pollinated, and group planting helps ensure good pollination and well-filled decorative cobs.
● Choose the warmest, sunniest and most sheltered position available, as corn needs plenty of warmth and sunshine to mature its cobs successfully.
● Water consistently once plants are actively growing, paying particular attention during flowering and cob development.
● For dried decorations, allow the cobs to mature fully until the kernels become hard, then harvest and dry them thoroughly in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
Popping Corn – Seeds
(Zea mays) – Classic Popcorn Variety
Popping Corn is a fun and easy-to-grow heirloom maize ideal for home gardens and small plots. This variety produces small, hard kernels perfect for popping, making it a delightful addition to family snacks and garden activities. Easy to grow and surprisingly decorative while in the garden, it combines practicality with charm.
Key Features
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Type: Annual maize
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Height: 120–150 cm
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Kernels: Small, hard, ideal for popping
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Harvest: 90–100 days from sowing
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Special: Heirloom variety, fun and edible
Ideal For
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Fresh popping at home
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Educational gardening with children
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Home gardens and small allotments
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Adding ornamental value while growing
Sowing & Growing
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Sow outdoors: April–May, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)
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Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tasseling
Care Tips
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Provide enough space for airflow to reduce disease risk.
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Harvest when husks turn brown and kernels are hard.
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Dry kernels fully before popping or storing.
