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When to Plant Corn in Love County, OK

Corn is a warm-season grass grown for its sweet ears, which are best eaten soon after harvest. It is wind-pollinated and must be planted in blocks for good kernel fill.

Love County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 26 and the first fall frost is November 11, giving you a growing season of approximately 230 days.

At an elevation of 821 feet, Love County receives approximately 24.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94Β°F, providing good warmth for Corn during the growing season.

Love County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
230 days
Last Spring Frost March 26
230 growing days
First Fall Frost November 11

Love County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.3-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

How Much Corn to Grow

1-2 ears
Average yield per plant
15
Plants per person
30 sq ft
Space per person

For a family of 4, plant approximately 60 corn plants in about 120 sq ft. In Love County's 230-day season, you'll have plenty of time for a full harvest. Plan your garden layout →

Monthly Watering Guide for Corn

Corn needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Corn Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan β€” 0.6" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb β€” 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 1.7" 2.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Apr 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
May 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" πŸ’§ Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
Jul 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
Aug 4.3" 2.8" 1.5" πŸ’§ Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" πŸ’§ Light watering
Oct 4.3" 1.7" 2.6" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 4.3" 0.8" 3.5" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec β€” 0.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Love County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall β€” actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Corn Planting Timeline β€” Love County, OK

Corn Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 2 Apr 2 – Apr 23
Harvest June 4 Jun 4 – Jul 30

Plant 1" deep Β· 12" apart Β· Rows 36" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January β€”
February β€”
March β€”
April Direct Sow
May β€”
June Harvest
July Harvest
August β€”
September β€”
October β€”
November β€”
December β€”

Growing Conditions

β˜€οΈ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

πŸ’§ Water

Moderate β€” regular watering

πŸ“… Days to Maturity

60–100 days

πŸ§ͺ Soil pH

Needs 6–7 Β· Your soil: N/A

πŸ—ΊοΈ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

πŸ“† Growing Season

230 days in Love County

Growing Tips for Love County

Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows rather than single rows for proper pollination. Direct sow after soil reaches 60F. Side-dress with nitrogen when plants are knee-high.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Tomatoes
  • Celery

Check more plant combinations with our Companion Planting Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Corn in Love County, OK?

Love County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 26. Plan your Corn planting based on this frost date β€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Love County, OK?

Love County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 26 and first fall frost is November 11.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Love County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.