When should I plant Korean Zucchini in Zone 11a?

Start Korean Zucchini seeds indoors around Dec 31. Transplant outdoors after Jan 28. Expect first harvest around Mar 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Korean Zucchini in Zone 11a?

Yes. Korean Zucchini needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

Growing Korean Zucchini in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Korean Zucchini can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 31Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone11a

Last FrostJan 28

First FrostDec 22

Season Length328 days

Days to Harvest55

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Korean Zucchini in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 31

Start Korean Zucchini seeds indoors around Dec 31 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 28

Transplant Korean Zucchini seedlings outdoors after Jan 28. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 4

First harvest approximately Mar 4 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Companion Planting

✅ Corn✅ Bean✅ Nasturtium ✅ Marigold

❌ Potato

Korean Zucchini in Other Zones

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