Vegetable · Charlotte, NC

🌽 Sweet corn

Needs a block for pollination and a lot of nitrogen. Poor choice for tiny yards.

Assorted vegetables on a wooden table
Ella Olsson / Pexels

Suitability: 98/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~1.2 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest Jun–Sep

Expected harvest: 6–12 lb
Grocery equivalent: $11–$22
Estimated garden cost: $12–$28
Potential savings: $-18–$10/year