When to plant butternut squash in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant butternut squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 22 in Ardmore to April 25 in Guymon — below are local dates for 45 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 7b | April 4 | November 2 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Tulsa | 7b | March 31 | November 4 | April 7 – April 21 |
| Norman | 7b | April 3 | November 3 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | April 1 | November 1 | April 8 – April 22 |
| Edmond | 7b | April 10 | October 28 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Lawton | 7b | March 26 | November 7 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Moore | 7b | March 31 | November 5 | April 7 – April 21 |
| Midwest City | 7b | April 2 | November 5 | April 9 – April 23 |
Butternut Squash in Oklahoma: FAQ
When can I plant butternut squash in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma, the time to direct-sow butternut squash spans roughly March 22 in Ardmore to April 25 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the butternut squash planting date vary across Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 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 Oklahoma?
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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