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🟡 Growing Squash, Grey Zucchini in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Squash, Grey Zucchini early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 15. First frost: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 17Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Zone2a
Last FrostMay 15
First FrostSep 15
Season Length123 days
Days to Harvest50
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Squash, Grey Zucchini in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17

Start Squash, Grey Zucchini seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Squash, Grey Zucchini seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

Fall Planting: Jul 7

For a fall harvest, plant Squash, Grey Zucchini around Jul 7 (10 weeks before first frost).

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