When to plant Summer squash in Miller County, Georgia, United States

Summer squash can be planted after June 03, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 50°F and 95°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Summer squash in Miller County

Miller County has on average 111 days, suitable for growing Summer squash. Summer squash needs on average between 60 and 90 days to mature and produce harvest. With 111 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Summer squash seeds can be planted between June 03 and July 23. Planting before June 03 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after July 23, Summer squash will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Summer squash in Miller County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 21 days on average for Summer squash to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

June 03 is on average first day in Miller County that has required temperatures for young Summer squash seedlings to grow, without worrying about cold damage.

Seeds can be started indoors beween May 13 and June 23, this way they will be ready just in time for transplanting on June 03.

Seedlings started after June 23 might not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 95°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Summer squash, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

Table with days suitable to grow vegetables in Miller County, Georgia