When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Albuquerque

Summer squash / Zucchini is frost-tender, so every date keys off Albuquerque's last spring frost of Apr 9.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 15 – May 6
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
May 9 – May 30
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 23 – Jul 8
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
45 – 60 d
Albuquerque's 207-day season leaves this much room.
Summer squash / Zucchini on Albuquerque's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
APR 9
NOV 3

Common questions

When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Albuquerque?

Direct-sow around early May (May 9–May 30) in Albuquerque, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Albuquerque?

Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 23–Jul 8) in Albuquerque, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.

When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Albuquerque?

Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 15–May 6) in Albuquerque, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.

When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Albuquerque?

Transplant outdoors around early May (May 9–May 30) in Albuquerque, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

How long is the growing season in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque has roughly 207 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow summer squash / zucchini to maturity outdoors.

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 Albuquerque's frost dates.

Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.