When to Plant Sweet Corn

78%
sure
PROTECT
Sweet Corn - Sow outside

Plant with care

Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night20.2 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain0.4 mm over snapshot
Wind34.7 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
20.2 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
34.7 C
Rainfall looks low for establishment; watering may be needed.
Rain
0.4 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
10 C minimum
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
21
days min
Minimum season needed for sweet corn to yield
Up to
next window
Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
22 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 21 minimum days for sweet corn.
Do this next
  1. 1You can sow sweet corn, but protect young growth if nights dip.
  2. 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
  3. 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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