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Can You Grow Zucchini in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 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

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 9

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 16 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Zucchini in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Zucchinis in Oregon?

Plant Zucchinis around late January (start indoors Jan 9), harvest Mar 16 – Mar 31.