Corn

Basic Information

Seed Number

99

Seed Name

Corn

Variety

Early Golden Bantam

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Poaceae

Plant Type

Sweet corn (Zea mays)

Planting Method

Direct Sow

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

May 15

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jul 1

Plantable Months

May, June, July

Indoor Start

Not recorded

Direct Sow

May 15 – Jul 1

Transplant

Not Recommended

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

Not Recommended

Transplant Weeks After Frost

Not Recommended

Germination Days

7–14 days

Harvest/Maturity

75–80 days

Succession Planting

14 days

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

60-85°F

Planting Depth

1-2 in

Plant Spacing

8-12 in

Row Spacing

24-36 in

Thin-To Spacing

8-12 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

1-2 in/week; consistent moisture is especially important during tasseling, silking and ear development

Soil Preference

Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and nitrogen; approximately pH 5.8-7.0

Minimum Container Size

Not recorded

Plant Height

5-6 ft

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

No

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

No

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 15 – Jun 25
Days to Harvest / Bloom: 70–110 days
Pollinator Friendly: Wind-pollinated; not insect-focused
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary/decorative depending on type
Succession / Reusable Notes: Plant in blocks for pollination. Isolation may matter for popcorn/Glass Gem.
Zone 6B Notes: Needs warm soil and consistent water.
Companion Plants: Beans, squash, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, sunflowers
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Tomatoes very close by
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

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Zone 6B: Plant after frost when soil reaches about 60°F. Its 75-80 day maturity makes Early Golden Bantam well suited to Southeast Michigan and permits limited succession sowing.
Germination: Plant in blocks of several short rows rather than one long row to improve wind pollination and kernel set.
Harvest: Harvest sweet-corn ears when silks are brown and dry but husks remain green, and kernels release milky juice when punctured.
Seed Saving: Corn is wind-pollinated and crosses readily with other corn varieties. Separate by distance or flowering time to maintain true seed.
Special Care: Plants commonly produce one to two 6-7 inch ears per stalk. Side-dress with nitrogen during rapid vegetative growth if soil fertility is limited.
Research Source: Urban Farmer — https://www.ufseeds.com/product/early-golden-bantam-corn-seed/COEG.html — 75-80 day maturity, 5-6 foot plant height and 6-7 inch ear size
Research Source: McKenzie Seeds — https://mckenzieseeds.com/products/corn-seeds-early-golden-bantam — 7-14 day germination, full sun and 1-2 inches/week water
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