Golden Bantam Sweet Corn
Heirloom 1902

Delectably sweet and juicy, this popular variety is the one that made yellow corn fit for the table. 5 foot stalks bear 2 ears of old fashioned flavor. Easy to grow. Terrific for the gardens with limited space as well as market growers.
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Fun Facts
Burpee introduced this variety in 1902
Before this only white corn was considered edible and yellow was for livestock
In 1890 William Chambers bred this variety to be the earliest specialty corn where he sold it at road side stands
Golden Bantam quickly rose to the top since it sprouted in cool soil better than all other corns of the time