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Vegetable Annual Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Corn

Corn is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 60–100 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 60–100 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
+14 days after frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal70–90Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum55Β°F
Optimal75–90Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1.5" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing30" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range5.80 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 15 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Corn right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

40 βœ… Ready
9 ⚠️ Risk
1 🚫 Not yet
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 14
133 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 13 ~
73 days ago
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Latest harvest Jul 23 ~
33 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beans
  • Cucumber
  • Melon
  • Peas
  • Squash
  • Sunflowers

❌ Keep Away From

  • Celery
  • Tomatoes