When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Aurora
Summer squash / Zucchini is frost-tender, so every date keys off Aurora's last spring frost of Apr 21.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
May 5 – May 26
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
May 26 – Jun 16
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 10 – Jul 25
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
45 – 60 d
Aurora's 175-day season leaves this much room.
Summer squash / Zucchini on Aurora'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
FROST
FROST
APR 21
OCT 17
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Aurora?
Direct-sow around late May (May 26–Jun 16) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Aurora?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 10–Jul 25) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Aurora?
Start seeds indoors around early May (May 5–May 26) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Aurora?
Transplant outdoors around late May (May 26–Jun 16) in Aurora, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
How long is the growing season in Aurora?
Aurora has roughly 175 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 Aurora's frost dates.
Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.