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Can You Grow Corn in California?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

Corn grows well here — plant in blocks after last frost for a summer harvest.

Plant zones

3b–11b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant Corn in California

Direct sow

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 11 – Apr 10

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.