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Can You Grow Corn in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Corn needs warm soil and a reasonable growing season that this zone does not reliably provide.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant Corn in Yukon

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Sep 13

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Corn

Corn needs space warmth and wind-pollination — plant in blocks not rows for good pollination.

Direct sow after soil reaches 16°C. Plant in a 4x4 block minimum for wind pollination. Needs consistent water especially during tasselling. Not suitable for containers.

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Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.