New York planting dates for zucchini
Dates for New York vary significantly by region. Use the average frost date lookup for your specific ZIP code, then apply the standard offsets: start zucchini indoors 3 weeks before your last frost; transplant 1 weeks after last frost; direct sow 1 weeks after last frost.
Why these dates
Zucchini germinates fast in warm soil. Squash vine borer is the main killer in the eastern US - row covers until flowering, then hand-pick adults in late June.
The dates above are anchored to New York's average last spring frost date of 04-25 (NYC/LI) to 05-15 (Upstate), with offsets standard across university Extension publications. For zone-specific local timing, use the frost date lookup tool with your ZIP code.
More on growing zucchini
The full growing guide for zucchini - varieties, soil, fertilization, pests, harvest, storage - is here: Zucchini growing guide.
More New York planting information
- Full New York planting calendar (all crops + ornamentals)
- Find your exact USDA zone by ZIP
- Look up your average frost dates
- Seed starting timeline calculator