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🥒 Growing Zucchini in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Zucchini early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 25. First frost: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 27Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zone2b
Last FrostMay 25
First FrostAug 28
Season Length95 days
Days to Harvest50
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Zucchini in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Zucchini seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 4–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Zucchini seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. 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 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~35 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jun 19

For a fall harvest, plant Zucchini around Jun 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Corn✅ Beans✅ Nasturtiums✅ Phacelia
❌ Potatoes

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