When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 18–May 9) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 2–Jun 17) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 18–May 9) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 229 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 Birmingham's frost dates.