When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Gulfport
Summer squash / Zucchini is frost-tender, so every date keys off Gulfport's last spring frost of Feb 20.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 20 – Mar 13
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Mar 19 – Apr 9
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 3 – May 18
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
45 – 60 d
Gulfport's 287-day season leaves this much room.
Summer squash / Zucchini on Gulfport's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
FROST
FEB 20
NOV 29
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Gulfport?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 19–Apr 9) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Gulfport?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 3–May 18) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Gulfport?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 20–Mar 13) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Gulfport?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 19–Apr 9) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Gulfport?
Gulfport has roughly 287 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow summer squash / zucchini to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
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 Gulfport's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.