{"product_id":"corn-sweet-golden-bantam-seeds-organic","title":"Corn Sweet - Golden Bantam seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSweet Corn Golden Bantam (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Bantam is the heirloom sweet corn that made yellow corn respectable, dating from 1902 and still worth growing for flavour rather than shelf life. Plants reach 1.5 to 1.8m and usually carry two cobs each. Eat it the day you pick it and you will understand the fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this variety cannot be shipped to WA, TAS or NT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds direct about 25mm deep once the soil is above 16°C. Germination takes 5 to 14 days. Space 30cm apart in rows 60 to 75cm apart. Sow in a block of at least four short rows rather than one long row, because corn is wind pollinated and a single row gives you gappy cobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich soil with plenty of compost dug through. Corn is a hungry, thirsty crop and will not forgive a dry spell while the cobs are filling. Mound soil around the base as plants grow to steady them against wind. Keep it well away from other corn varieties if you plan to save seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobs are ready about 75 to 85 days from sowing, once the silks have gone brown and dry. Press a kernel with a thumbnail and it should run milky, not clear or doughy. Pick and cook the same day, as the sugars start turning to starch within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178862477624,"sku":"ORVA031","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/corn-sweet-golden-bantam-seeds-organic-8279563.jpg?v=1785234806","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/corn-sweet-golden-bantam-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}