When is corn harvested in North China?

Corn harvest time in North China

Due to the different climate environments in different places, the time for corn to mature and be harvested is also different. Generally, corn in North China is harvested around August. Because most of North China is a spring corn area with one harvest per year, the best time to harvest is from August to September, and the price per catty ranges from about 1 to 3 yuan.

Corn Growth Cycle in North China

Corn planted in North China is generally sown in spring, mostly in April and May. It is suitable for growing in deep, loose and breathable soil. It is a warm-loving short-day crop with a daily light time of about 5-6 hours. The most suitable growth temperature is 10-12℃, and the plant growth cycle is about 100-120 days.

Corn Varieties and Origin in North China

There are many varieties of corn in North China. The more common ones include sweet corn, Dongdan 1331, Jinchong No. 1, glutinous corn, Liangyu 99, Longgao L2, Zhengdan 2265, Shuoyu 668, and Jinyu 506.

The producing areas of North China corn include Inner Mongolia, Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi and other provinces. Among them, the more famous ones include the yellow North China corn from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Xinxiang corn from Henan, Guangping corn from Hebei, and Xinzhou glutinous corn from Shanxi.