When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Baton Rouge
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Baton Rouge?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 9–May 24) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Baton Rouge?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 4–Mar 25) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
How long is the growing season in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has roughly 278 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 Baton Rouge's frost dates.