What would be the planting window for corn in SW AL if I was planting more for biodiversity and not necessarily for production? I see February through March but I’m sure that is for those looking to harvest. I’ll be planting a broad mix into a little half acre expansion late May or early June. Would corn grow well enough in this timeframe to be worth a little extra seed cost? Looking at a harvest or feed corn obviously as it isn’t for human consumption.

February to march is way to early to plant corn. I'll plant my sweetcorn next week, after good Friday. Not gonna plant my feild corn this year till mid June, hoping summer rains will bring it through. But anytime between now and August corn will grow, just takes water and fertilize

Thank you!

I ordered a fifty pack multi colored popcorn seed several years ago and save an ear every year to replant the next year. Kids make our house the first stop trick or treating so they can get a bag of cooked colored corn along with a little bag of kernels to cook at home. It’s very satisfying having kids show up an hour before dark so they get some. It’s drought tolerant and plant it the same day as okra.

Planting this week is perfect

You’re always at the mercy of Mother Nature. Late February/early March is not to early. I’ve had corn snowed on and it make great. Wait late and get no rain, not good. Plant late and it rains on it 2 weeks straight and it molds on the ear. Planting is a gamble!! Good luck

Thanks. I’m not so interested in getting corn production from it. More for the nutrient mining and resulting organic material as part of a diverse mix in a recently cleared area. I’ll have some beans that can climb up the stalks IF either of them can get a foothold before the deer find them.