How long does acorn squash take to grow?

Acorn Squash is ready to harvest in about 80 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Acorn Squash

Plant acorn squash by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 3 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Acorn Squash planting calendar

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 25

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Jul 18

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Acorn Squash is ready to harvest in about 80 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of acorn squash in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with acorn squash

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Squash Bugs Squash Vine Borer Pickleworm Seed Corn Maggot Cucumber Beetles Seedcorn Maggot Gummy Stem Blight Papaya Ringspot Virus Angular Leaf Spot Blossom-End Rot Bacterial Wilt Blossom Drop

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When to plant acorn squash in your zone

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