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When to Plant Sweet Corn in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 18, 2026

Pro Tip: Sweet Corn can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Zea mays var. saccharata
Days to Maturity 75 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (8+ hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Sweet Corn

Good Companions

BeanSquashCucumberPeaMelon

Avoid Planting Near

Tomato
See the full companion planting guide for Sweet Corn →

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Growing Sweet Corn in USDA Zone 11A

Sweet Corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Sweet Corn can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 18, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Sweet Corn approximately 75 days after planting.