When to plant butternut squash in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant butternut squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | February 28 – March 14 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | March 25 – April 8 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 20 – April 3 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 8 – March 22 |
Butternut Squash in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant butternut squash in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to direct-sow butternut squash spans roughly February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the butternut squash planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right butternut 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 butternut squash take to grow in Alabama?
Butternut Squash takes about 90–110 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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