Golden Bantam Open Pollinated Corn Seeds

Planting instructions:Plant Golden Bantam corn when all danger of frost is gone in a sunny location. The ground should be enriched with organic material then cultivated and loosened for best results. Press soil firmly over seeds and keep moist. Plant in blocks of at least four rows side by side to insure best results from pollination. Avoid one long row style planting. Plant every three weeks for extended harvest. Different varieties of corn should generally be separated by 500 feet to prevent cross pollination.

Planting Depth	Seed Spacing	Row Spacing	Germination Temperature	Germination Time in Days	Average Planting Dates	Seeds per foot row	Spacing after Thinning	Days to maturity
1-1 1/2"	4-6"	30-36"	50-85	7-10	5/5-7/1	1	8-12"	68-80

Care:Control weeds weekly by cultivating to form hills around corn. Golden Bantam corn enjoys occasional deep watering in hot temperature areas.
Harvesting:Pick ears when firm and silk turns sandy brown. The kernels should be milky and tender when tested with thumbnail.
Nutritional Value: Excellent source of minerals and vitamins.
Collecting Seed: Leave a few long healthy cobs on the stalk until the kernels show denting. Pick the Golden Bantam cobs and dry the kernels completely before removing them from the cob. Store in a cool, dry area.