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When to plant popcorn in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant popcorn shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe popcorn direct sow window (March 24–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 24 – April 7
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 21 – April 4
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 23 – April 6
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 21 – April 4
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 2 – March 16
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 23 – April 6
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 15 – March 29
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 25 – April 8

Popcorn in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant popcorn in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow popcorn spans roughly February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the popcorn planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right popcorn planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does popcorn take to grow in Georgia?

Popcorn takes about 90–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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