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When to plant sweet corn in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sweet corn window:

Sow

October – April

Transplant

Harvest

May

Temperate zone tip

October–November plantings in Sydney are reliable. Always plant in a block of 4×4 minimum, corn in a single row produces poor cobs.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Sweet Corn is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant sweet corn in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May.

Can you grow sweet corn in Adelaide?

Yes — sweet corn grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. October–November plantings in Sydney are reliable. Always plant in a block of 4×4 minimum, corn in a single row produces poor cobs.