When to Plant Zucchini in Zone 9

Zone 9 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Feb 14

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Mar 14

After last frost (Feb 28)

Direct Sow

Mar 14

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

May 5

45–65 days after planting

Season Ends

Jun 24

Before first frost (Nov 25)

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

Recommended for Zone 9

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Companion Planting

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

✓ Good Companions

Corn Beans

✗ Avoid Nearby

Potato

Zucchini Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest 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

📚 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.