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Can You Grow Winter Squash in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Winter Squashes in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Winter Squash in Georgia?
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Winter Squashes in Georgia?
Plant Winter Squashes around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest May 16 – Jun 15.