The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Georgia
Butternut and other Cucurbita moschata varieties are the safest winter squash bet across Georgia, thanks to their resistance to squash vine borer and…
When to Plant Winter Squash in Florida
Winter squash goes in the ground in north Florida once the last frost has passed, roughly February 16 to March 7 at the Jacksonville reference station.
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Florida
North Florida’s frost dates leave a wide but heat-hammered window, so the fastest-maturing, most heat-tolerant vining types win there.
When to Plant Winter Squash in Delaware
Sow winter squash outdoors in Delaware once soil has warmed past 60°F, typically mid-May through mid-June.
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Delaware
Delaware’s frost-free window runs long enough to grow almost any winter squash type to full maturity, so the real decision here is about heat, humidity…
When to Plant Winter Squash in Connecticut
In Connecticut, direct-sow winter squash outdoors between May 20 and June 10, once soil has warmed past the danger of a late frost.
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Connecticut
Connecticut’s frost-free window and modest summer heat point toward mid-season winter squash: butternut, acorn, delicata and buttercup all mature…
When to Plant Winter Squash in Colorado
The safe window to direct-seed winter squash on the Colorado plains sits in the second half of May, once soil has warmed past the last spring frost date.
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Colorado
For most of Colorado’s populated corridor, from Denver to Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, medium-season winter squash such as acorn, delicata and…
When to Plant Winter Squash in California
Winter squash in California follows no single calendar because the state has no single climate.