When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Jacksonville
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Jacksonville?
Direct-sow around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Jacksonville?
Expect to harvest from around late April (Apr 21–May 6) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Jacksonville?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 14–Mar 7) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Jacksonville?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has roughly 311 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 Jacksonville's frost dates.