What is the best month to plant spring corn?

When to plant spring corn

Spring corn is usually planted in spring. Usually, it is most suitable to plant spring corn in April and May. The latest planting time can be May. Generally, spring corn is planted by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting spring corn in the south and the north is different. Generally, the south will plant spring corn around February and March in spring, while the north will generally plant spring corn in late April or early May.

Greenhouse planting time: Spring corn can be planted in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of spring corn. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of spring corn can be in November or December.

Spring corn production area and planting month

Spring corn is generally grown more in the north, and usually only one crop is planted. The main producing areas of spring corn are Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.

Heilongjiang Spring Corn

Heilongjiang spring corn is usually planted in March and April in spring and usually matures in August-October in autumn. The spring corn cobs produced in Heilongjiang are large, the kernels are full, the colors are bright, and it has good cold resistance.

Liaoning Spring Corn

Liaoning spring corn is usually planted around April and can be harvested during the National Day. The spring corn produced in Liaoning generally has longer cobs, more kernels, and good disease resistance.

Spring Corn Varieties and Planting Months

The sowing time of spring corn is relatively early and the planting area is relatively wide. Generally, there are many varieties. The more common ones are Jinhai No. 5, Tunyu 65, Tianta 212, Tianta No. 5, and Xianyu 1366.

Jinhai No. 5 Spring Corn

Jinhai No. 5 spring corn is generally planted in April and May and usually matures in autumn. The growth cycle of Jinhai No. 5 spring corn is slightly longer than other varieties and it has good lodging resistance and disease resistance.

Tianta 212 Spring Corn

Tianta 212 spring corn will be planted in March and April and will mature in August and September. Tianta 212 spring corn is a high-yield and stable-yield variety. The cobs are long cylindrical and the grains are very full.