When to plant Summer squash

Summer squash can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 50°F and 95°F and soil temperature is above 60°F. For best possible results aim to plant Summer squash when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 70°F and 85°F and soil temperature is above 65°F.

Sow Summer squash directly

Start Summer squash indoors

Summer squash growing facts

Plant name	Summer squash
Plant Family	Cucurbitaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	60 - 90 days
Min tolerable temperature	50°F
Max tolerable temperature	95°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	70°F to 85°F
Seed germination temperature	65°F to 95°F