Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Grains
Corn growing guide
Tall annual grass producing sweet kernels. Wind-pollinated so needs to be planted in blocks rather than rows to ensure good pollination.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
65-90 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
2.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
5.8-6.8pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Aug - Dec | Aug - Dec | Oct - Feb |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Nov - Feb |
| Temperate | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Dec - Mar |
| Cool | Nov - Dec | Nov - Dec | Jan - Mar |
| Arid | Aug - Nov | Aug - Nov | Oct - Jan |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Corn should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Corn after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Very fresh sweet corn can be shaved raw into salads, but most is best cooked soon after harvest.
Cooked
Boil, steam, grill, roast, add kernels to fritters, soups, salsa, cornbread, or chowder.
Store / preserve
Freeze kernels, dry mature corn for meal, or pressure-can using safe methods.
Try: Grilled corn, Corn fritters, Chowder, Fresh corn salsa.
Good companions
Beans, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Zucchini
Avoid near
Tomato
Growing note
Plant in blocks of at least 4×4 for good wind pollination.
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