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When to plant summer squash in Virginia

Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant summer squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Virginia Beachthe summer squash transplant out window (April 5–April 12) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Virginia Beach8bMarch 29November 12April 5 – April 12
Chesapeake8aMarch 23November 18March 30 – April 6
Arlington7bMarch 24November 18March 31 – April 7
Norfolk8bMarch 16November 26March 23 – March 30
Richmond7bApril 3November 4April 10 – April 17
Newport News8aApril 1November 9April 8 – April 15
Alexandria8aMarch 24November 18March 31 – April 7
Hampton8bMarch 24November 15March 31 – April 7

Summer Squash in Virginia: FAQ

When can I plant summer squash in Virginia?

Across Virginia, the time to transplant summer squash spans roughly March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the summer squash planting date vary across Virginia?

Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right summer 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 summer squash take to grow in Virginia?

Summer Squash takes about 45–60 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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