When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Sacramento
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Sacramento?
Direct-sow around early May (May 2–May 23) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Sacramento?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 16–Jul 1) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Sacramento?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 23–Mar 16) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Sacramento?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 2–May 23) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Sacramento?
Sacramento has roughly 282 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 Sacramento's frost dates.