When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Chesapeake
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Chesapeake?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Chesapeake?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 7–Jun 22) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Chesapeake?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 15–Apr 5) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Chesapeake?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has roughly 248 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 Chesapeake's frost dates.