When to plant sweet corn in Boise, Idaho
May 31 – June 14
Direct-sow outdoors · typical Boise yearClimate basis: NOAA station Boise 7 N, ID (USC00101017), 6 mi (9 km) from downtown Boise (ZCTA 83702 centroid), elevation 3885 ft, on the 1991–2020 climate normals. Direct-sow sweet corn from approximately the dates above, anchored to the median last spring 32°F freeze (May 17). One year in ten still freezes after June 10.
The Boise year
- indoors under lights
- in the garden
- frost-free season
- 1-in-10 years still freeze to Jun 10
Every method, with its sources
Direct-sow outdoors
May 31 – Jun 14UGA: wait until at least two weeks after the last average killing frost. Purdue lists corn as tender (after last frost) and UNH keys sowing to 60°F soil; the later UGA rule is used. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (May 17). University of Georgia Cooperative Extension · Purdue University Extension · University of New Hampshire Extension
Start seeds indoors
Not calculatedThe cited guides time sweet corn by direct seeding only.
Transplant outdoors
Not calculatedThe cited extension guides do not time an outdoor transplanting window for this crop.
Fall planting
Not calculatedNo source-backed fall planting rule exists for this crop in the registry, so no fall window is calculated.
Variety assumption: Assumes a mid-season hybrid (about 70–85 days; Penn State lists 80).
These windows describe typical years (1991–2020 climate normals), not this year's forecast. Freezes happen outside them — especially in frost pockets, valleys, and urban edges. Watch the forecast before committing tender plants.
Crop rule sources (3)
- University of Georgia Cooperative Extension: Growing Home Garden Sweet Corn (Circular 905) (accessed 2026-07-24)"Wait until at least two weeks after the last average killing frost before planting."
- Purdue University Extension: Indiana Vegetable Planting Calendar (HO-186-W) (accessed 2026-07-24)Hardiness classes: hardy = plant 4-6 wk before last spring frost; semi-hardy = 2-4 wk before; tender = after average last frost; very tender = at least 2 wk after. Table 2: fall planting at least 4-8 wk before first fall frost.
- University of New Hampshire Extension: Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden [fact sheet] (accessed 2026-07-24)Per-crop 'time from seed to transplant' and 'safe to set out in garden' relative to last frost.