When to plant zucchini in zone 3b
In zone 3b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 15 and the first fall frost around Sep 15. Here is when to plant zucchini.
Sow in the bedMay 29
Start pickingJul 18
Your zucchini calendar for zone 3b
- May 29: Sow zucchini seeds in the bed
- Jul 18: 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 3b. 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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