When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Darwin
Summer squash / Zucchini is frost-tender, so every date keys off Darwin's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Nov 15 – Dec 13
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Dec 30 – Jan 14
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
45 – 60 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Darwin?
Direct-sow around mid November (Nov 15–Dec 13) in Darwin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 62%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Darwin?
Expect to harvest from around late December (Dec 30–Jan 14) in Darwin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 56%.
The rule of thumb
Sow summer squash / zucchini 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Darwin's frost dates.
Confidence 78/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.