Corn illustration ๐ŸŒฝ

๐ŸŒฝ Growing Corn in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Corn can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 27Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 โ€“ Dec 1 (284 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest85
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Corn in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Corn seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Soil temperature should be at least 60ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: May 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~85 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Companion Planting

โœ… Beansโœ… Squashโœ… Cucumbersโœ… Peasโœ… Pumpkins
โŒ Tomatoes

Plan Your Corn Garden

Track Corn from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Corn Growing Guide