How to Grow Mixed Broom Corn
Sorghum bicolor
Your complete guide to growing Mixed Broom Corn.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | November – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | August – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | July – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – August |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Mixed Broom Corn
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil that corn needs, while corn provides natural support for climbing beans
Benefits from corn's wind protection while their different root depths reduce competition
Attracts parasitic wasps that control corn borers and other caterpillar pests
Repels corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting corn from pest damage
Helps break up compacted soil for corn roots and deters corn borers when planted nearby
Large leaves provide ground cover that retains moisture and suppresses weeds around corn
Attracts beneficial insects and birds that control corn pests, similar growing requirements
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that severely stunts corn growth and can kill young plants
Allelopathic properties inhibit corn germination and growth through chemical compounds in soil
Both are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, and corn can shade tomatoes reducing fruit productio…
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
