Description

'Buttergold' sweet corn offers the perfect balance of flavor and convenience, with large, tender, 7–8″ ears filled with 12–14 rows of juicy yellow kernels. This early-maturing variety is ideal for northern climates, thriving in cool soil for fast emergence. It's also versatile enough to grow in warmer regions. Whether you enjoy it fresh off the cob or freeze it for later, 'Buttergold' delivers exceptional sweetness and tenderness, making it a must-have for gardeners seeking delicious, homegrown corn.

Botanical Name: Zea mays (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 63 days
Family: Poaceae
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 5'–6' tall
Variety Information: 7″–8″ ears with 12–14 rows of tightly packed yellow kernels.
Type: Sugary enhanced (se) (Learn More)
Attributes: Cool-Weather Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally 65°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to transplanting. Best results occur when seedlings are transplanted less than 2 weeks old.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1″–1 ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12″
Row Spacing: 24″–36″
Thinning: When 4″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting: Corn is ready about 3 weeks after the silks appear. Harvest when the silks are brown, but not dried, and the husks are dark green; ears should be plump, and rounded rather than pointed at the tip. To test for ripeness, gently pull back the husk and pop a kernel; the liquid should be whitish; if it is still clear, ears are not quite ready.

This packet sows up to 28 feet. 55 seeds.