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When to Plant Sweet Corn in Eagle Lake, Maine (04739)

Location

Eagle Lake, Maine

ZIP Code

04739

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Sweet Corn can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Zea mays
Days to Maturity 7 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Growing Sweet Corn in Zone 4a

Sweet Corn (Zea mays) is a popular garden vegetable. In Eagle Lake, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Sweet Corn grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.