When is autumn corn harvested?

Autumn corn is generally planted after mid-July, mostly around the beginning of autumn, but it is easily affected by small leaf spot disease, sheath blight, and viral diseases during the growth process, so it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests.

Autumn corn ripening

Autumn corn usually matures in September and October every year, and there will be differences between different regions, but mature autumn corn will only be sold in the market in October and November. At other times, there are only spring corn and summer corn.

Autumn corn harvest

Autumn corn can grow better in a warm and dry environment. It is usually mature and harvested in October each year. The specific harvest time is related to factors such as sowing time and breeding environment.

Autumn corn production area and yield

Autumn corn is generally planted in July and August. The planting methods include seedling transplanting and direct seeding. Common producing areas are eastern Zhejiang, southern Yunnan, central and southern Guangxi, etc.

The yield per mu of autumn corn is generally around 1,200 jin, but this figure is not fixed. The specific yield is related to factors such as soil, fertilization, and pest and disease control. If the soil is relatively fertile, the yield per mu can reach about 1,500 jin.