When to plant winter squash in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant winter squash.
Sow in the bedFeb 14
Start pickingMay 15
Your winter squash calendar for zone 10a
- Feb 14: Sow winter squash seeds in the bed
- May 15: Start picking winter squash
Butternut and acorn store for months. Let vines spill over the bed edge.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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