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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
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- United States
Overview
Golden Cross Bantam, released in 1933 or 1934 by the USDA and Purdue, was the first hybrid sweet corn to be grown widely by home gardeners and commercial growers alike, and it set the standard for decades. Its resistance to Stewart's wilt and dependable yields made it a benchmark. It is a yellow normal sugary (su) type, late at 80 to 85 days, with 7.5 to 8 inch ears of tender golden kernels in 12 to 14 rows on 6 to 6.5 foot plants. The flavor is old-fashioned sweet corn rather than the intense sugar of modern types. Sow an inch deep in a block after the soil warms and side-dress with nitrogen at knee height.
Golden Cross Bantam traits
- Yellow su hybrid, 80 to 85 days
- First widely grown hybrid sweet corn, 1933
- Ears 7.5 to 8 inches with 12 to 14 rows
- Plants 6 to 6.5 feet
- Resistant to Stewart's wilt
- Classic old-fashioned flavor
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Heritage gardens
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cross Bantam this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Illini Xtra-Sweet | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
| Painted Mountain | 85 days | — | — |
Golden Cross Bantam FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Golden Cross Bantam?
Golden Cross Bantam, released in 1933 or 1934 by the USDA and Purdue, was the first hybrid sweet corn to be grown widely by home gardeners and commercial growers alike, and it set the standard for decades. Its resistance to Stewart's wilt and dependable yields made it a benchmark.
How many days to maturity is Golden Cross Bantam?
Golden Cross Bantam is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Golden Cross Bantam compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Golden Cross Bantam: 85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 days), Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Cross Bantam good for?
Golden Cross Bantam is grown for fresh eating on the cob, heritage gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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