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Can You Grow Corn in Texas?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–90 days

When to plant Corn in Texas

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 16 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.