Sweetcorn Seeds

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

• Type: Sweet corn (annual)

• Height: 150–180 cm tall

• Cobs: 12–18 cm long, golden-yellow kernels

• Flavor: Classic sweet and creamy corn taste

• Harvest: Mid-season (75–90 days after sowing)

• Heritage: Famous heirloom, first introduced in the early 1900s

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Fresh eating, grilling, and steaming

• Freezing and preserving

• Classic heirloom vegetable collections

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April–May, in pots or modules.

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after frost has passed.

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants; 60 cm between rows.

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Sunlight: Full sun, sheltered location.

• Pollination: Plant in blocks of at least 3–4 rows for best cob formation.

Care Tips

• Water well, especially during dry periods and when tassels appear.

• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.

• Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels exude milky juice when pressed.

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

• Type: Annual maize

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Kernels: Small, hard, ideal for popping

• Harvest: 90–100 days from sowing

• Special: Heirloom variety, fun and edible

Ideal For

• Fresh popping at home

• Educational gardening with children

• Home gardens and small allotments

• Adding ornamental value while growing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tasseling

Care Tips

• Provide enough space for airflow to reduce disease risk.

• Harvest when husks turn brown and kernels are hard.

• Dry kernels fully before popping or storing.

Indian Corn ‘Flint’ – Seeds (Zea mays)

Indian Corn ‘Flint’ (Zea mays) is a decorative maize variety prized for its multicolored kernels, ranging from deep reds and purples to golds and blues. Ideal for autumn displays, harvest decorations, and ornamental garden planting, this hardy annual also produces tall, striking stalks that add vertical interest to your garden. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil, it’s a perfect combination of beauty and traditional charm.

Why Grow "Flint"

• Multicolored kernels for decorative harvest displays

• Tall, striking stalks for vertical interest in the garden

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Perfect for ornamental planting and autumn decoration

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Zea mays)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering/Fruiting: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ornamental garden planting, autumn décor, harvest displays

Ideal For

• Autumn garden color and harvest decorations

• Tall vertical interest in borders or vegetable plots

• Educational planting and children’s gardens

• Ornamental and pollinator-friendly garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in fertile soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants: 25–30 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Water regularly until established