When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around early May (May 1–May 22) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 15–Jun 30) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 1–May 22) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 181 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.