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Can You Grow Zucchini in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 25

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 1 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Zucchini

One of the most productive garden plants — a single zucchini plant can yield more than a family can eat at peak season.

Direct sow after last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres of space. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.