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When to Plant Sweet Corn in Indian River, Michigan (49749)

Location

Indian River, Michigan

ZIP Code

49749

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, March 24, 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 4b

Sweet Corn (Zea mays) is a popular garden vegetable. In Indian River, Michigan, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Sweet Corn grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.