Zucchini Planting Guide — All Zones

Cucurbita pepo

Last updated: May 15, 2026
Quick Facts
Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate
Spacing 36 inches apart
Planting Depth 1.0 inch
Min Soil Temp 60°F
Germination 4–10 days
Days to Maturity 45–65 days
Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10bZone 11Zone 11aZone 11bZone 12Zone 12aZone 12bZone 13Zone 13aZone 13b
ZoneStart IndoorsTransplant Direct SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Zone 3 May 1 May 29 May 29 Jul 20 Sep 8
Zone 4 Apr 26 May 24 May 24 Jul 15 Sep 3
Zone 5 Apr 16 May 14 May 14 Jul 5 Aug 24
Zone 6 Apr 1 Apr 29 Apr 29 Jun 20 Aug 9
Zone 7 Mar 22 Apr 19 Apr 19 Jun 10 Jul 30
Zone 8 Mar 6 Apr 3 Apr 3 May 25 Jul 14
Zone 9 Feb 14 Mar 14 Mar 14 May 5 Jun 24
Zone 10 Jan 27 Feb 24 Feb 24 Apr 17 Jun 6
Zone 11 Jan 1 Jan 29 Jan 29 Mar 22 May 11
Zone 12 — any any year_round year_round
Zone 13 — any any year_round year_round
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Zucchini — Seeds & Supplies
  • 🌱 Zucchini Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Corn Beans

✗ Avoid Nearby

Potato
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.