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When to Plant Zucchini in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 11, then sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaMar 3 – Mar 10Mar 31 – Apr 14Mar 31 – Apr 7
ColumbusFeb 12 – Feb 19Mar 12 – Mar 26Mar 12 – Mar 19
SavannahFeb 9 – Feb 16Mar 9 – Mar 23Mar 9 – Mar 16
AthensMar 2 – Mar 9Mar 30 – Apr 13Mar 30 – Apr 6
South FultonFeb 22 – Mar 1Mar 22 – Apr 5Mar 22 – Mar 29
Sandy SpringsMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
RoswellMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
MaconFeb 28 – Mar 7Mar 28 – Apr 11Mar 28 – Apr 4
Johns CreekMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
AlbanyFeb 17 – Feb 24Mar 17 – Mar 31Mar 17 – Mar 24
Warner RobinsFeb 18 – Feb 25Mar 18 – Apr 1Mar 18 – Mar 25
AlpharettaMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
MariettaMar 6 – Mar 13Apr 3 – Apr 17Apr 3 – Apr 10
SmyrnaMar 6 – Mar 13Apr 3 – Apr 17Apr 3 – Apr 10
ValdostaFeb 12 – Feb 19Mar 12 – Mar 26Mar 12 – Mar 19
BrookhavenMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
StonecrestMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
DunwoodyMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
AugustaFeb 6 – Feb 13Mar 6 – Mar 20Mar 6 – Mar 13
Peachtree CornersMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
GainesvilleFeb 27 – Mar 6Mar 27 – Apr 10Mar 27 – Apr 3
MiltonMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
NewnanMar 13 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 24Apr 10 – Apr 17
MabletonMar 6 – Mar 13Apr 3 – Apr 17Apr 3 – Apr 10
RomeMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
MartinezFeb 6 – Feb 13Mar 6 – Mar 20Mar 6 – Mar 13
East PointFeb 22 – Mar 1Mar 22 – Apr 5Mar 22 – Mar 29
Peachtree CityMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
DaltonMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
KennesawMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant zucchini in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 11, then sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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