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Figure 1. Corn growth and temperature levels. Corn will germinate and grow slowly at about 50 F (10 C), but the average first spring planting dates across the U.S. usually begin when the average air temperatures reach 55 F (13 C) and soil temperature at seed depth is favorable for seedling growth.
Plant corn in an area that receives at least 8 to 10 hours of sunlight. It is beneficial to plant near a water source for needed irrigation. Plant seed approximately 1 inch deep in rows 3 feet apart with 8 to 12 inches between each seed in the row.