When to plant zucchini in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant zucchini.
Sow in the bedMay 6
Start pickingJun 25
Your zucchini calendar for zone 6a
- May 6: Sow zucchini seeds in the bed
- Jun 25: Start picking zucchini
One or two plants feed a family. Pick when about 7 inches long.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 6a. 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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