When to Plant Summer Squash in Texas
In the Houston area, the frost-risk window that shapes summer squash planting runs from February 4 to March 1 for the last spring freeze, and December 1…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Texas
Texas summer squash comes down to heat tolerance more than speed. Zucchini and yellow crookneck both work across most of the state, but the varieties…
When to Plant Summer Squash in Tennessee
Summer squash goes in the ground in Tennessee once the danger of frost has passed, which for most of the state falls between the last week of March and…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Tennessee
Tennessee gardeners get the good end of the squash math: a frost-free window that runs roughly 200 days, from early April to early November.
When to Plant Summer Squash in South Dakota
In South Dakota, direct-seed summer squash outdoors once the danger of frost has passed, using the window of April 29 to May 9 as your guide, and only…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in South Dakota
Bush-type zucchini and yellow crookneck varieties bred for powdery mildew resistance are the safest bet across South Dakota.
When to Plant Summer Squash in South Carolina
Sow summer squash outdoors in South Carolina from late March along the coast to mid-April upstate, timed to the last spring frost window of February 28…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in South Carolina
Bush zucchini, yellow crookneck, and yellow straightneck squash are the safest bets across South Carolina, from the Upstate to the coast.
When to Plant Summer Squash in Saskatchewan
Sow summer squash directly outdoors once the soil has warmed past the mean last spring frost of May 18 at the Saskatoon SRC station, but treat that date…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Saskatchewan
Fast-maturing bush types win here: zucchini, yellow crookneck or straightneck, and scallop (patty pan) squash bred to finish in 40 to 55 days.