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When to plant sweet corn in zone 5
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Sweet Corn in USDA zone 5
| Step | Dates |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 7 – May 28 |
| Expected first harvest | from Jul 26 |
Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.
Plant in blocks (not single rows) for pollination, once soil is 60 °F+.
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When to plant sweet corn in zone 5?
Direct sow outdoors: May 7 – May 28; Expected first harvest: from Jul 26.
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