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When to Plant Sweet Corn in Zone 3A

USDA Zone

3A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, May 25, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 3A

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, May 11, 2027

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 3A

Sweet Corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 3A. This zone includes cities like Embarrass, Soudan, Tower and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 3A is around Tuesday, May 25, 2027. Sweet Corn can be directly sown outdoors around Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

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