Zucchini & Summer Squash growing in Zone 4

Growing Zucchini & Summer Squash in Zone 4

When to plant and harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 4— based on your zone's frost dates.

Well suitedZone 4 · Zucchini & Summer Squash

Zone 4 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 4

These months are derived from Zone 4's frost dates — last frost around Early – mid May, first frost around Mid September – mid October.

Start indoors

Sow outdoors

May

Transplant

Harvest

July

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 4: FAQs

Can you grow zucchini & summer squash in Zone 4?

Zone 4 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 4?

In Zone 4, sow outdoors around May. Zone 4's last spring frost is typically Early – mid May and its first fall frost around Mid September – mid October, which sets the planting window.

When to harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 4?

Expect to harvest zucchini & summer squash in Zone 4 around July, depending on the season and variety.

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