Golden Bantam Corn (2026)
Heritage sweet corn; old-time flavor.
Which zones grow Golden Bantam best?
Golden Bantam is a corn variety rated for zone 3 and warmer (frost-free). In colder zones, start seeds indoors earlier and use a longer-season plan; in very hot zones (9+), pick the cooler fall window. The ZIP tool below gives the exact answer for your neighborhood.
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Growing notes
- Maturity: about 82 days from transplant (longer from seed in cool springs).
- Habit: Bush or trailing habit — compact, container-friendly.
- Season fit: needs roughly 102 frost-free days; check with the ZIP tool above.
- Source data: compiled from public seed catalogs (Seed Savers Exchange). Days-to-maturity vary by climate.
Compare with similar varieties
How Golden Bantam stacks up against its closest relatives.
| Variety | Days | Type | Habit | Min zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bantam (this) | 82 | sweet | bush | 3+ |
| Silver Queen | 88 | sweet | bush | 3+ |
| Peaches & Cream | 78 | bicolor | bush | 3+ |
Similar varieties
Silver Queen
88 days · sweet · zone 3+
Peaches & Cream
78 days · bicolor · zone 3+
Data: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM/OSU), NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals, and public seed catalog listings. Always confirm with the seed packet.