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When to Plant Squash (Winter) in Logan County, OK

Winter squash includes butternut, acorn, delicata, and hubbard varieties grown to full maturity with hard rinds for storage. They develop sweet, dense flesh.

Logan County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 214 days.

At an elevation of 982 feet, Logan County receives approximately 26.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93ยฐF, providing good warmth for Squash (Winter) during the growing season.

Logan County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
214 days
Last Spring Frost April 3
214 growing days
First Fall Frost November 3

Logan County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.4-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (63 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 23 Transplant: Apr 6 🍅 Harvest: Jun 29 – Aug 24
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (60 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 6 Transplant: Apr 17 🍅 Harvest: Jul 10 – Sep 4
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (62 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 21 Transplant: May 2 🍅 Harvest: Jul 25 – Sep 19

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.5″/week
You supply
0.6″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 1,083 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Squash (Winter) needs ~1,975 GDD — county provides 4,226 GDD Excellent fit

Squash (Winter) Planting Timeline โ€” Logan County, OK

Squash (Winter) Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 6 Mar 6 โ€“ Mar 20
Transplant Outdoors April 17 Apr 17 โ€“ May 1
Direct Sow April 10 Apr 10 โ€“ May 1
Harvest July 10 Jul 10 โ€“ Sep 4

Plant 1" deep ยท 30" apart ยท Rows 42" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March Start Indoors
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June โ€”
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

80โ€“120 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

214 days

Growing Tips for Logan County

Direct sow after last frost on rich mounds. Allow ample space for sprawling vines. Cure harvested fruits in the sun for 10 days before storing in a cool, dry place.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Squash (Winter) in Logan County, OK?

Logan County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 3. Plan your Squash (Winter) planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Logan County, OK?

Logan County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 3 and first fall frost is November 3.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Logan County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.