How to Grow Butter and Sugar
Zea mays 'Butter and Sugar'
Your complete guide to growing Butter and Sugar.
📷 Wikipedia: MaizeWhen to Plant Butter and Sugar
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Butter and Sugar
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, mutual support without competition
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control corn pests
Repel corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects with strong scent
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting corn
Climb corn stalks for support while fixing nitrogen to benefit corn
Large leaves provide ground cover, suppress weeds, and retain soil moisture
Attract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection for corn
Sprawling vines create living mulch and deter pests through ground coverage
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that stunts corn growth and reduces yields
Heavy nitrogen competition and different soil pH preferences reduce corn vigor
Both are heavy nitrogen feeders creating competition, and attract similar pests
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
