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Can You Grow Zucchini in Montana?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Montana last frost

mid-April

Montana first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Montana

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Montana'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 Montana

Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.