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🟡 Growing Squash, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Squash, Grey Zucchini. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)
When to Plant Squash, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8
Start Squash, Grey Zucchini seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19
Transplant Squash, Grey Zucchini seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: May 24
First harvest approximately May 24 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).
Fall Planting: Aug 19
For a fall harvest, plant Squash, Grey Zucchini around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).
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