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When to Plant Zucchini in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Jan 4 – Jan 11, then sow outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
JacksonvilleJan 11 – Jan 18Feb 8 – Feb 22Feb 8 – Feb 15
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
OrlandoDec 27 – Jan 3Jan 24 – Feb 7Jan 24 – Jan 31
St. PetersburgDec 27 – Jan 3Jan 24 – Feb 7Jan 24 – Jan 31
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeFeb 18 – Feb 25Mar 18 – Apr 1Mar 18 – Mar 25
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralDec 26 – Jan 2Jan 23 – Feb 6Jan 23 – Jan 30
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleFeb 10 – Feb 17Mar 10 – Mar 24Mar 10 – Mar 17
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayDec 26 – Jan 2Jan 23 – Feb 6Jan 23 – Jan 30
ClearwaterDec 27 – Jan 3Jan 24 – Feb 7Jan 24 – Jan 31
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandJan 5 – Jan 12Feb 2 – Feb 16Feb 2 – Feb 9
BrandonJan 9 – Jan 16Feb 6 – Feb 20Feb 6 – Feb 13
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillJan 15 – Jan 22Feb 12 – Feb 26Feb 12 – Feb 19
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaJan 5 – Jan 12Feb 2 – Feb 16Feb 2 – Feb 9
Lehigh AcresDec 27 – Jan 3Jan 24 – Feb 7Jan 24 – Jan 31
MelbourneDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant zucchini in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Jan 4 – Jan 11, then sow outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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