When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Colorado Springs
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Colorado Springs?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 24–Aug 8) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Colorado Springs?
Start seeds indoors around early May (May 6–May 27) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has roughly 153 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 Colorado Springs's frost dates.