When does the bed free up after Sweet corn?

In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Sweet corn is harvested by around week 37. That leaves roughly 7 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.

Which crops follow Sweet corn well?

The strongest options are Arugula, Chervil, Spinach. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.

How fast do I get my plan?

Three steps, three minutes. Type your location, measure your bed, click the veg you like. I do the rest.

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Does it work for a balcony planter?

Yes. From a 40×20 cm balcony box to a 3×1 m raised bed — same three steps, same outcome.

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Not for your first plan — creating one works without signing in. You'll need an account once you want multiple beds, your plan on multiple devices, or weather reminders.

Succession

What do I plant after Sweet corn?

After Sweet corn the bed opens up around week 37. That leaves roughly 7 weeks before the first frost — enough for a second crop instead of bare soil.

Calculated for an average Central European climate: USDA zone 8a, last frost around week 19, first frost around week 43. Your site will differ — the planner uses the real frost data for your location.

What works after Sweet corn

Arugula
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42
tolerates frost · uncritical after Sweet corn
Chervil
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42
tolerates frost · uncritical after Sweet corn
Spinach
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 43
tolerates frost · uncritical after Sweet corn
Mizuna
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42
tolerates frost · uses the area until the end of the season
Winter purslane
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 44
tolerates frost · uncritical after Sweet corn
Lamb's Lettuce
Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 46
tolerates frost · uncritical after Sweet corn

And in your garden?

This page assumes an average climate. Your plan uses your location, your bed size and the crops you actually want to grow.

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Common questions

When does the bed free up after Sweet corn?: In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Sweet corn is harvested by around week 37. That leaves roughly 7 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.
Which crops follow Sweet corn well?: The strongest options are Arugula, Chervil, Spinach. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.