When to plant summer squash / zucchini in New Orleans
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in New Orleans?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in New Orleans?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 2–May 17) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in New Orleans?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 25–Mar 18) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in New Orleans?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in New Orleans?
New Orleans has roughly 304 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 New Orleans's frost dates.