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When to Plant Corn in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Mobile and as late as Apr 6 in Jacksonville.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

Corn Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
HuntsvilleMar 24 – Apr 7
BirminghamMar 21 – Apr 4
MontgomeryMar 13 – Mar 27
MobileFeb 21 – Mar 7
TuscaloosaMar 18 – Apr 1
HooverMar 19 – Apr 2
DothanMar 1 – Mar 15
AuburnMar 13 – Mar 27
DecaturMar 26 – Apr 9
MadisonMar 24 – Apr 7
FlorenceMar 27 – Apr 10
Phenix CityMar 5 – Mar 19
GadsdenMar 19 – Apr 2
East FlorenceMar 27 – Apr 10
PrattvilleMar 13 – Mar 27
Vestavia HillsMar 21 – Apr 4
AlabasterMar 19 – Apr 2
OpelikaMar 29 – Apr 12
EnterpriseMar 9 – Mar 23
BessemerMar 23 – Apr 6
HomewoodMar 21 – Apr 4
AthensMar 20 – Apr 3
DaphneMar 15 – Mar 29
NorthportMar 18 – Apr 1
DixianaApr 4 – Apr 18
PelhamMar 19 – Apr 2
PrichardFeb 21 – Mar 7
AnnistonMar 23 – Apr 6
AlbertvilleMar 17 – Mar 31
OxfordMar 23 – Apr 6

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant corn in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Mobile and as late as Apr 6 in Jacksonville.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do corn take to grow?

Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

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