Section 4 Table of Contents

Table 1.4-1. Approximate relative maturity rating and growing degree days available for Pennsylvania corn maturity zones.
Maturity zone¹ Approximate
Relative maturity rating Growing degree days Planting dates
¹ See map, Figure 1.4-1.
1 90-95 1,600-1,824 5/15-25
96-100 1,825 - 2,024
2 101-105 2,025 - 2,350 5/1-15
106-110 2,350 - 2,499
3 111-115 2,500 - 2,724 4/25-5/7
>115 2,725 - 2,949
4 >115 2,950 - 3,174 4/15-5/1
>115 3,175 or >