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When to plant zucchini in Zone 4

In Zone 4, the last spring frost usually passes around May 10 and the first fall frost arrives around September 21, leaving about 134 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Cool climate with a brief warm window. Indoor starts and season extension help.

Last spring frost: May 10First fall frost: September 21Frost-free days: 134Days to maturity: 55Hardiness: Tender

Planting windows for zucchini in Zone 4

When to plant zucchini in Zone 4
TaskWindow
Direct sowMay 17 to May 31
Estimated harvestJul 11 to Aug 22

The harvest estimate counts 55 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 42 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 4; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow zucchini

Sow summer squash a week after last frost. One or two plants feed a family, pick young and often.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Zucchini:

Bean (bush)Sweet CornMarigoldNasturtium

Better kept apart:

Potato

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Zucchini: the full growing guide · The Zone 4 planting calendar · Every crop and zone


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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.