When to Plant Delicata Squash in Texas

Q: When should I plant Delicata Squash in Texas?

Planting dates for Delicata Squash in Texas vary by zone. Texas spans zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.

Delicata squash is a winter squash with an edible skin and sweet, creamy orange flesh. Its compact vines make it suitable for smaller gardens.

Texas spans USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b (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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Delicata Squash Planting Calendar for Texas

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 27	Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors	April 17	Apr 17 – May 1
Direct Sow	April 10	Apr 10 – May 1
Harvest	July 10	Jul 10 – Aug 14

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 25	Feb 25 – Mar 11
Transplant Outdoors	April 8	Apr 8 – Apr 22
Direct Sow	April 1	Apr 1 – Apr 22
Harvest	July 1	Jul 1 – Aug 5

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 18	Feb 18 – Mar 4
Transplant Outdoors	April 1	Apr 1 – Apr 15
Direct Sow	March 25	Mar 25 – Apr 15
Harvest	June 24	Jun 24 – Jul 29

▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 8	Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Outdoors	March 22	Mar 22 – Apr 5
Direct Sow	March 15	Mar 15 – Apr 5
Harvest	June 14	Jun 14 – Jul 19

▸ Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 28	Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Outdoors	March 11	Mar 11 – Mar 25
Direct Sow	March 4	Mar 4 – Mar 25
Harvest	June 3	Jun 3 – Jul 8

▸ Zone 9a ~303 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 10 · First frost: December 10 · 303 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 13	Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Outdoors	February 17	Feb 17 – Mar 3
Direct Sow	February 10	Feb 10 – Mar 3
Harvest	May 12	May 12 – Jun 16

▸ Zone 9b ~329 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 25 · First frost: December 20 · 329 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	December 28	Dec 28 – Jan 11
Transplant Outdoors	February 1	Feb 1 – Feb 15
Direct Sow	January 25	Jan 25 – Feb 15
Harvest	April 26	Apr 26 – May 31

Growing Tips for Texas

Direct sow after last frost on mounds. Harvest when skin is hard and ivory with green stripes. The thin skin does not need peeling. Stores 2-3 months in a cool place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Delicata Squash in Texas?

Planting dates for Delicata Squash in Texas depend on your USDA zone. Texas spans zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Texas for planting?

Texas contains USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. 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.

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