When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around early July (Jul 8–Jul 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 22–Sep 6) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 16–May 7) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early July (Jul 8–Jul 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 204 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 Birmingham's frost dates.