When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Bakersfield
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Bakersfield?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 9–Apr 30) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Bakersfield?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 24–Jun 8) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Bakersfield?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 12–Mar 5) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Bakersfield?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 9–Apr 30) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has roughly 315 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 Bakersfield's frost dates.