{"product_id":"jamieson-brothers-sweetcorn-golden-bantam-vegetable-seeds-approx-18-seeds","title":"Sweetcorn Golden Bantam - Approx. 18 Traditional Sweetcorn Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eJamieson Brothers Sweetcorn Golden Bantam - Approx. 18 Seeds SWEETCORN Zea mays ‘Golden Bantam’ is a traditional and reliable variety producing tender, golden cobs with excellent sweetness and flavour. A popular choice for home gardeners, it is well suited to UK growing conditions and performs best in warm, sunny positions. Harvest cobs fresh for the best taste, as sweetness is at its peak immediately after picking. CHARACTERISTICS: Height: 150-200cm Spread: 30-40cm Exposure: Full sun Soil temperature: 16-24°C Seed depth: 2-3cm Plant spacing: 30cm Germination: 7-14 days Harvest: August-September Tip: Plant in blocks rather than single rows to improve pollination and cob development. Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels release a milky juice when pressed. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Start seeds indoors in April in individual pots once temperatures reach at least 16°C. Sow 2-3cm deep in moist compost and keep in a warm, bright position. Avoid overwatering. Harden off young plants before transplanting outdoors in late May or early June after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from May once soil has warmed. Sow seeds 2-3cm deep, spacing plants 30cm apart. For best results, plant in a grid or block formation rather than a single row to ensure proper pollination. Sweetcorn prefers rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun. Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when cobs are forming. Feed with a balanced fertiliser or tomato feed once plants are established. Harvest when the silks at the end of each cob have turned brown and the kernels are plump. For maximum sweetness, cook soon after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamieson Brothers","offers":[{"title":"18 Seeds","offer_id":57342375002457,"sku":"JBASEED-57","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/8757\/5385\/files\/sweetcorn_golden_bantam_m.jpg?v=1785927391","url":"https:\/\/jamiesonbrothers.com\/products\/jamieson-brothers-sweetcorn-golden-bantam-vegetable-seeds-approx-18-seeds","provider":"Jamieson-brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}