Golden State corn
Zea mays 'Golden State'
AAS Winner 1951
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Golden State' corn (Zea mays 'Golden State') is a vegetable for the food garden and as an accent. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and loamy or clay soil. It grows fast and stands erect, and it blooms from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Derby bean, Gold Medal Tomato tomato, and Pesto Perpetuo basil.