When to plant winter squash in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant winter squash.
Sow in the bedJun 3
Start pickingSep 1
Your winter squash calendar for zone 3a
- Jun 3: Sow winter squash seeds in the bed
- Sep 1: 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.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 3a. 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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