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When to plant acorn squash in Ohio

Ohio spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant acorn squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 15 in Cleveland to May 15 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Columbusthe acorn squash direct sow window (April 27–May 11) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Columbus6bApril 20October 24April 27 – May 11
Cleveland7aApril 8November 12April 15 – April 29
Cincinnati6bApril 16October 25April 23 – May 7
Toledo6bApril 20October 27April 27 – May 11
Akron6bApril 24October 28May 1 – May 15
Dayton6bApril 18October 25April 25 – May 9
Parma6bApril 20November 3April 27 – May 11
Canton6bApril 24October 26May 1 – May 15

Acorn Squash in Ohio: FAQ

When can I plant acorn squash in Ohio?

Across Ohio, the time to direct-sow acorn squash spans roughly April 15 in Cleveland to May 15 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the acorn squash planting date vary across Ohio?

Yes. Ohio publishes 187 cities with their own frost dates, so the right acorn squash planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does acorn squash take to grow in Ohio?

Acorn Squash takes about 80–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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