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Can You Grow Corn in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant Corn in Kansas

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.