When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Anaheim

Summer squash / Zucchini is frost-tender, so every date keys off Anaheim's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Feb 15 – Mar 8
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Apr 1 – Apr 16
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 Anaheim?

Direct-sow around mid February (Feb 15–Mar 8) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

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

Expect to harvest from around early April (Apr 1–Apr 16) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.

How long is the growing season in Anaheim?

Anaheim has roughly 365 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 Anaheim's frost dates.

Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.