Sweetcorn 'Golden Bantam'

Sweetcorn 'Golden Bantam' is a classic open-pollinated heirloom variety, renowned for its deliciously sweet, tender, golden-yellow kernels. This robust plant typically grows to a height of 1.5-2 metres, producing 1-2 cobs per plant. It thrives in a sunny, sheltered position and rich, well-drained soil. In the UK, sweetcorn requires a good summer to ripen fully, so choose a warm, sunny spot. Plant in blocks rather than rows to aid wind pollination. 'Golden Bantam' is valued for its old-fashioned sweetcorn flavour and relatively early maturity compared to some other maincrop varieties, making it a reliable choice for the keen home gardener.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug.