When to plant summer squash / zucchini in Virginia Beach
Common questions
When can I sow summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will summer squash / zucchini be ready to harvest in Virginia Beach?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 13–Jun 28) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start summer squash / zucchini seeds indoors in Virginia Beach?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant summer squash / zucchini outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has roughly 237 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 Virginia Beach's frost dates.