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Can You Grow Corn in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant Corn in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 30

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.