When to Plant Hubbard Squash in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around March 11, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to August 3, and expect your first harvest around August 3. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Hubbard Squash planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Start seeds indoors
Mar 11
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Aug 3
Hubbard Squash is ready to harvest in about 110 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Hubbard Squash planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 27
Transplant outdoors
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Jul 22
Hubbard Squash is ready to harvest in about 110 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with hubbard squash
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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