Sweet Corn

Zea mays var. saccharata, Poaceae

Zones

3a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MiscanthusMiscanthus sinensis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common RueRuta graveolens

Pest Deterrent

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Pest Deterrent

Flat-Leaf ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Beneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

LovageLevisticum officinale

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

SorrelRumex acetosa

Nutrient Accumulation

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

CatnipNepeta cataria

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare Purpureum

Beneficial Insect Habitat

ValerianValeriana officinalis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Thai BasilOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Stinging NettleUrtica dioica

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

DandelionTaraxacum officinale

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mexican OreganoLippia graveolens

Pest Deterrent

True IndigoIndigofera tinctoria

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

DillAnethum graveolens

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

CilantroCoriandrum sativum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

St. Johns WortHypericum perforatum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pineapple SageSalvia elegans

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

EpazoteDysphania ambrosioides

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Baby CornZea mays var. rugosa

Sweet corn and baby corn compete for the same resources and may cross-pollinate undesirably

Vogel TephrosiaTephrosia vogelii

Vogel tephrosia produces rotenone and other toxic compounds that can damage corn crops

Castor BeanRicinus communis

Castor bean produces ricin and other toxic compounds that can inhibit corn growth and development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Corn grow in?

Sweet Corn grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Corn?

Good companions for Sweet Corn include Miscanthus, Common Rue, Wormwood, Flat-Leaf Parsley, Lovage.

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