When to Sow Zucchini?

Zucchini is a popular garden vegetable grown across temperate climates. Below are the exact sowing dates from our plant database — click the button to see personalised dates in the interactive planner.

Sowing dates – 🥒 Zucchini

Sowing dates Zucchini
Indoor sowing Apr–May
Transplanting May–Jun
Direct sowing May–Jun
Harvest period Jun–Sep
Days to harvest50

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Gardener Planner lets you match sowing dates to your climate zone, track progress and plan crop rotation across your whole garden.

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Frequently asked questions

When to sow Zucchini indoors?

Sow Zucchini indoors from Apr–May. Seedlings are ready to transplant after about 6–8 weeks.

When to transplant Zucchini?

Transplant Zucchini outdoors from May–Jun, after the last frost.

When to harvest Zucchini?

Harvest Zucchini from Jun–Sep (approx. 50 days from transplanting/germination).