When to Plant Acorn Squash in Northwest Territories
Acorn squash is a small winter squash with dark green, ribbed skin and mildly sweet orange flesh. It is perfect for stuffing and roasting as individual servings.
Northwest Territories spans USDA hardiness zones 3a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Acorn Squash Planting Calendar for Northwest Territories
▸ Zone 3a ~123 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 15 · First frost: September 15 · 123 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 3 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Transplant Outdoors | June 5 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 |
| Direct Sow | May 29 | May 29 – Jun 19 |
| Harvest | August 28 | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
Growing Tips for Northwest Territories
Direct sow after last frost. Harvest when the ground spot turns orange and the skin is hard. Acorn squash has a shorter storage life than butternut, lasting about 2 months.
Acorn Squash in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Acorn Squash in Northwest Territories?
Planting dates for Acorn Squash in Northwest Territories depend on your USDA zone. Northwest Territories spans zones 3a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Northwest Territories for planting?
Northwest Territories contains USDA hardiness zones 3a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.