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When to Plant Butternut Squash in Zone 10

In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around January 9, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to May 29, and expect your first harvest around May 29. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)

Butternut Squash planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

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Start seeds indoors

Jan 9

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Transplant outdoors

Feb 13

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Projected first harvest

May 29

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10a (approximate)

Butternut Squash is ready to harvest in about 105 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.

Butternut Squash planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

🌱

Start seeds indoors

Jan 9

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Transplant outdoors

Feb 13

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Projected first harvest

May 29

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10b (approximate)

Butternut Squash is ready to harvest in about 105 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.

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