When to plant winter squash in zone 9

Winter Squash in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Direct sow 1-2 weeks after the last frost; needs a long warm season.

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