How to Grow Kandy Korn
Zea mays 'Kandy Korn'
Your complete guide to growing Kandy Korn.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Kandy Korn
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 Kandy Korn
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, classic Three Sisters combination
Attracts beneficial wasps that prey on corn borers and other corn pests
Grows well in partial shade of corn stalks, efficient use of garden space
Repel corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects with strong scent
Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts beneficial predatory insects
Break up compacted soil with taproots, mature quickly before corn needs full space
Spreads as ground cover to retain moisture and suppress weeds, completes Three Sisters guild
Provide windbreak protection and attract pollinators and beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that severely stunts corn growth and development
Allelopathic compounds inhibit corn germination and root development
Both are heavy feeders competing for same nutrients, attract similar pest insects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
