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Buttergold Sweet Corn Seeds
Buttergold Sweet Corn Seeds
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Product Details
You can enjoy flavorful, tender, sweet corn sooner than ever before! With superior cool soil emergence, 'Buttergold' performs well in northern climates, but also does well anywhere that other corn varieties are grown. The large, 7"–8" ears have 12–14 rows of juicy, yellow kernels. Excellent for freezing.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 63 days
Family: Poaceae
Type: Sugary enhanced type (SE) (Learn More)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 5'–6' tall
Variety Info: 7"–8" ears with 12–14 rows of tightly packed yellow kernels.
Attributes: Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
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"
Growing Info
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.
- Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 9, 20235 Stars
We bought our home last April. We had highly acidic, rock-hard, clay soil devoid of any nutrients. Our backyard would only grow horsetail and buttercup. No grass whatsoever! The soil cracked and developed sink holes. It has taken us lots of research and a year of hard work to try to replenish our land enough to plant a garden. In retrospect, we should have planted raised beds. We planted 3 different types of corn the last week of April. Despite the issues we've had with our soil, AND the new pest and disease issues we've discovered in our soil, all 3 types of corn are growing. Unbelievable! Thank you!
- Monica D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 7, 20235 Stars
These seeds were direct sowed and everyone of them germinated! This was about 7 days after planting! Amazing!!!
- GailRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 13, 2026Delicious and really did set earlier~!
I am in Portland, OR, so was worried about having a long enough growing season for corn. I planted a very small patch by corn standards (4x8 feet) and was not consistent about feeding or watering after the seeds came up. We got lots of very sweet corn!
Tips for people who had problems: you really do have to water lots at first to get it going, and corn is a pretty heavy feeder (especially nitrogen). keep watering if you don't see good germination! You will need to plant the whole packet in a block to assist in wind pollination (you can't just grow 10 corn plants, you really do need a grid of 50 plus, but PACK 'EM IN - they like being shoulder-to shoulder so long as they get all the food and water and sun.
Great corn for people with shorter summers, VERY tasty eaten raw in the garden or just barely blanched with butter and salt. Thanks, Kevin!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJan 19, 2026Hey Gail,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and helpful review of our Buttergold Sweet Corn Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they set earlier as promised and gave you lots of very sweet corn, even in Portland's shorter growing season! Your success with just a 4x8 patch is fantastic and shows what's possible with this variety.
We really appreciate you sharing those valuable growing tips about watering, feeding, and planting in blocks for proper pollination - that's exactly the kind of wisdom that helps fellow gardeners succeed! Your advice about packing them in shoulder-to-shoulder is spot on. And we love that you enjoyed them both raw in the garden and lightly cooked - there's nothing quite like fresh sweet corn!
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Patricia R.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsOct 7, 2025Hot Summer
most seeds came up. dry hot summer caused no ear and very small ear development. Will try again next year
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundEGEpic GardeningOct 10, 2025Hey Patricia,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Buttergold Sweet Corn Seeds! We're really glad to hear that most of your seeds came up beautifully - that strong germination is always such a promising start to the growing season!
We totally understand how challenging those dry, hot summer conditions can be for corn development, especially when it comes to ear formation. Sweet corn really does need consistent moisture during those critical pollination and ear-filling periods, and extreme heat can definitely impact how well those ears develop even when the plants themselves are growing strong.
Your plan to try again next year shows exactly the kind of gardening spirit we love to see! Sometimes Mother Nature throws us curveballs with weather conditions, but that good germination you experienced tells us you've got the growing skills to have great success with Buttergold when conditions are more favorable.
Your experience will be so helpful for other gardeners who might face similar hot, dry conditions - it's a great reminder of how important consistent watering can be during those crucial corn development stages, and that sometimes patience and trying again is just part of the gardening journey!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ariel H.Rated 4 out of 5 starsAug 21, 2025Corn!!
First round of this corn failed me, so now I just let the beans climb them. But last week I planted a fresh round and I really hope to get some before Halloween! Taste so nice even when raw, it turns a beautiful yellow when boiled, and the taste is so nice.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningAug 21, 2025Hey Ariel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Buttergold Sweet Corn Seeds! We love that you're making the most of that first round by letting the beans climb them - what a clever way to turn it into a support system! We're so glad to hear you planted a fresh round and we're keeping our fingers crossed that you get some delicious corn before Halloween. Your description of the taste being so nice even raw and turning that beautiful yellow when boiled really captures what makes Buttergold so special - that sweet, tender flavor is exactly what this variety is known for. Thanks for sticking with it and giving it another go, and we hope this second planting gives you plenty of those tasty ears you're looking forward to! Keep on growing 🌻️
