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When to Plant Corn in Hardeman County, TX

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.

Hardeman County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost is November 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 222 days.

At an elevation of 2,010 feet, Hardeman County receives approximately 47.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89ยฐF, providing good warmth for Corn during the growing season.

Hardeman County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
222 days
Last Spring Frost March 30
222 growing days
First Fall Frost November 7

Hardeman County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (100 days to spare)
Transplant: Mar 23 🍅 Harvest: May 25 – Jul 20
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (103 days to spare)
Transplant: Mar 30 🍅 Harvest: Jun 1 – Jul 27
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (100 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 15 🍅 Harvest: Jun 17 – Aug 12

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.9″/week
You supply
0.5″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 938 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Corn needs ~1,340 GDD — county provides 3,718 GDD Excellent fit

Corn Planting Timeline โ€” Hardeman County, TX

Corn Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Direct Sow April 6 Apr 6 โ€“ Apr 27
Harvest June 8 Jun 8 โ€“ Aug 3

Plant 1" deep ยท 12" apart ยท Rows 36" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

60โ€“100 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7b

Growing Season

222 days

Growing Tips for Hardeman 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Corn in Hardeman County, TX?

Hardeman County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 30. Plan your Corn planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Hardeman County, TX?

Hardeman County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and first fall frost is November 7.

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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 Hardeman County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.