When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Fort Worth
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Fort Worth?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Fort Worth?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 21–Jun 5) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Fort Worth?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Fort Worth?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has roughly 253 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 Fort Worth's frost dates.