When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Vancouver
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Vancouver?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 23–Jul 14) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 7–Aug 22) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 27–Mar 20) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 23–Jul 14) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 274 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow summer squash / zucchini to maturity outdoors.
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 Vancouver's frost dates.