When to plant Winter squash

Winter 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 Winter squash when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 70°F and 85°F and soil temperature is above 70°F.

Sow Winter squash directly

Start Winter squash indoors

Winter squash growing facts

Plant name	Winter squash
Plant Family	Cucurbitaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	80 - 110 days
Min tolerable temperature	50°F
Max tolerable temperature	95°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	70°F to 85°F
Seed germination temperature	70°F to 95°F