When to plant sweet corn in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Sow or plant sweet corn around May 5 to Jun 16. Expect to harvest around Jul 29 to Sep 28.
Zone 6 dates for sweet corn
| Sow or plant outside | May 5 to Jun 16 |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jul 29 to Sep 28 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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