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When to Plant Corn in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 21 in Dumas.

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
HoustonFeb 2 – Feb 16
San AntonioFeb 25 – Mar 11
DallasMar 2 – Mar 16
Fort WorthMar 5 – Mar 19
AustinMar 10 – Mar 24
El PasoMar 2 – Mar 16
ArlingtonMar 9 – Mar 23
Corpus ChristiJan 31 – Feb 14
PlanoMar 7 – Mar 21
LaredoJan 20 – Feb 3
LubbockMar 24 – Apr 7
GarlandMar 7 – Mar 21
IrvingMar 2 – Mar 16
CypressFeb 19 – Mar 5
AmarilloApr 15 – Apr 29
Grand PrairieMar 9 – Mar 23
BrownsvilleJan 9 – Jan 23
McKinneyMar 17 – Mar 31
FriscoMar 7 – Mar 21
PasadenaFeb 2 – Feb 16
MesquiteMar 2 – Mar 16
KilleenMar 14 – Mar 28
McAllenJan 9 – Jan 23
CarrolltonMar 2 – Mar 16
MidlandMar 26 – Apr 9
WacoMar 9 – Mar 23
DentonMar 13 – Mar 27
AbileneMar 20 – Apr 3
Round RockMar 11 – Mar 25
BeaumontFeb 14 – Feb 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant corn in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 21 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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