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Can You Grow Winter Squash in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Winter Squashes in Delaware
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Delaware's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Winter Squash
Winter squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti) are the long-storing hard-skinned squash you plant in spring and harvest in fall. Vigorous, sprawling, and highly productive.
Direct sow or start indoors 4 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost. Give vines room (6-8 ft) or a trellis. Harvest when skin is hard and you can't dent it with a fingernail. Cure in a warm place for 1-2 weeks for long storage.
Gardening in Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Winter Squash in Delaware?
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Winter Squashes in Delaware?
Plant Winter Squashes around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest Jun 5 – Jul 5.