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When to plant sweet corn in Sydney

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

Sow

September – May

Transplant

Harvest

June – August

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.

Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives sweet corn plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant sweet corn in Sydney?

In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed September – May. Harvest typically runs June – August.

Can you grow sweet corn in Sydney?

Yes — sweet corn grows well around Sydney 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.