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Vegetable Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Squash

Squash is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–12. It requires full_sun and takes around 50–110 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 50–110 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–12
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
4 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
+14 days after frost
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Transplant
+21 days after frost
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Fall Planting
12 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–90Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal65–85Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–95Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1" (in)
Plant Spacing24" (in)
Row Spacing48" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 2" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Squash right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

26 βœ… Ready
17 ⚠️ Risk
7 🚫 Not yet
AK ❄️ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA βœ… Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ⚠️ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM βœ… Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Mar 3
99 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 14
57 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 21
50 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 3 ~
7 days ago
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Latest harvest Aug 2 ~
in 53 days
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Fall planting window Sep 3
in 85 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.50" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beans
  • Borage
  • Corn
  • Dill
  • Marigold
  • Nasturtium
  • Radish

❌ Keep Away From

  • Cucumber
  • Potato
  • Pumpkin