When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Shreveport
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Shreveport?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Shreveport?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 12–May 27) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Shreveport?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 28–Mar 21) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Shreveport?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Shreveport?
Shreveport has roughly 271 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 Shreveport's frost dates.