Zucchini & Summer Squash growing in Zone 11

Growing Zucchini & Summer Squash in Zone 11

When to plant and harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11— based on your zone's frost dates.

Well suitedZone 11 · Zucchini & Summer SquashUpdated October 2026

Zone 11 sits comfortably within zucchini & summer squash's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.

Zucchini & Summer Squash planting calendar for Zone 11

These months are derived from Zone 11's frost dates — last frost around None, first frost around None.

Start indoors

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Sow outdoors

February

Transplant

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Harvest

April

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Zucchini & Summer Squash care at a glance

Very easyVery easy to grow
Sunlight
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1–2 inches per week, deep
Spacing
24–36 in apart
Days to maturity
45–60 days
Best zones
3–11

Growing zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11: FAQs

Can you grow zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11?+

Zone 11 sits comfortably within zucchini & summer squash's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.

When should I plant zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11?+

In Zone 11, sow outdoors around February. Zone 11's last spring frost is typically None and its first fall frost around None, which sets the planting window.

When to harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11?+

Expect to harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 11 around April, depending on the season and variety.

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