When to plant sweet corn in zone 8
In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25. Sow or plant sweet corn around Mar 28 to May 9. Expect to harvest around Jun 21 to Aug 21.
Zone 8 dates for sweet corn
| Sow or plant outside | Mar 28 to May 9 |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jun 21 to Aug 21 |
| Typical last spring frost | Feb 25 to Mar 25 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Nov 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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