When should I plant Zucchini in Zone 6a?

Start Zucchini seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Zucchini in Zone 6a?

Yes. Zucchini needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🥒 Growing Zucchini in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Zucchini. Sista frost: Apr 28. Första frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

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Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagar) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zon6a

Sista frostApr 28

Första frostOct 8

Säsong163 dagar

Skörd50 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Zucchini in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Zucchini seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Zucchini seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~35 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Zucchini around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

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