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When to Plant Corn in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Washington and as late as Apr 9 in Chevy Chase.

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
WashingtonMar 24 – Apr 7
Downtown DCMar 29 – Apr 12
Columbia HeightsMar 29 – Apr 12
Mount PleasantApr 9 – Apr 23
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 29 – Apr 12
Northwest OneMar 29 – Apr 12
Foggy BottomApr 9 – Apr 23
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 29 – Apr 12
H Street NEMar 29 – Apr 12
Pleasant PlainsMar 29 – Apr 12
NoMaMar 29 – Apr 12
PetworthMar 29 – Apr 12
Capitol RiverfrontMar 24 – Apr 7
Park ViewMar 29 – Apr 12
Golden TriangleMar 24 – Apr 7
ShawMar 29 – Apr 12
BrightwoodMar 29 – Apr 12
Adams MorganMar 29 – Apr 12
Kennedy StreetMar 29 – Apr 12
Southwest WaterfrontMar 24 – Apr 7
Barracks RowMar 29 – Apr 12
Union MarketMar 29 – Apr 12
AnacostiaMar 24 – Apr 7
Colorado TriangleApr 9 – Apr 23
Brentwood VillageMar 29 – Apr 12
The WharfMar 24 – Apr 7
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 29 – Apr 12
Van NessApr 9 – Apr 23
Benning RoadMar 29 – Apr 12
HillcrestMar 29 – Apr 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant corn in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Washington and as late as Apr 9 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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