How many days does it take for glutinous corn to grow and mature?

It takes 100-120 days from sowing glutinous corn to harvest, but due to differences in varieties, cultivation techniques, etc., the specific growth cycle must be determined based on actual conditions.

Waxy corn growth cycle

From planting to harvesting, glutinous corn generally takes about 100-120 days , but due to different factors such as variety, planting area, and planting technology, the specific growth time of glutinous corn depends on actual conditions.

When is the right time to sow glutinous corn?

Glutinous corn can be sown in spring or summer. Since open-field spring sowing does not require investment, there are generally many growers and a large area, and it can be put on the market in July and August .

However, the planting season of waxy corn is generally not very strict. However, since the seeds cannot tolerate low temperatures during germination, the earliest sowing date must be when the temperature is stable above 12°C .

The latest sowing date for glutinous corn must ensure that the temperature during the harvest period is above 18℃, and it is best not to sow later than the beginning of autumn (August 8). If sowing is too late, such as when a cold wave comes early, it will affect fruiting and filling, and lose its commercial value.

How to Plant Waxy Corn

1. Planting time

The planting time is usually determined according to the planting method. If the greenhouse or greenhouse seedling method is used, sowing can generally be done at the end of February . If the film covering method is used, sowing is generally done in early March .

2. Germination

First, select seeds that are full of seeds, soak them for 2-3 hours, then place them in a humid environment to germinate, and then sow them after they turn white.

3. Choose the soil

The seeds can be planted in soil with a certain degree of fertility, good drainage, and good air permeability. The soil should not be too sticky or too saline.