When to plant sweet corn in zone 7b
In zone 7b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 1 and the first fall frost around Nov 3. Here is when to plant sweet corn.
Sow in the bedApr 15
Start pickingJun 29
Your sweet corn calendar for zone 7b
- Apr 15: Sow sweet corn seeds in the bed
- Jun 29: Start picking sweet corn
Plant in a block, not one row, so the plants pollinate each other.
Spacing in a raised bed: 4 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 7b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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