Zucchini in Zone 10a
Cucurbita pepo
| Window | Spring window |
|---|---|
| Start indoors | Jan–Feb |
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb–Mar |
| Estimated harvest | ~50 days after transplanting |
| Window | Monsoon window |
|---|---|
| Start indoors | Jul–Aug |
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Aug–Sep |
| Estimated harvest | ~50 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Zone 10a dates sourced from growinginthegarden.com.
Good companions
- Marigold — Marigolds deter squash bugs and beetles.
- Nasturtium — Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.
Where to buy zucchini seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing zucchini" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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