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When to Plant Kabocha in Greer County, OK

Kabocha is a Japanese winter squash with an exceptionally sweet, dense, chestnut-like flesh and dark green skin. It is a favorite in Asian cuisine for its rich, dry texture.

Greer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is November 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.

At an elevation of 602 feet, Greer County receives approximately 34.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 92°F, providing good warmth for Kabocha during the growing season.

Greer County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
212 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
212 growing days
First Fall Frost November 4

Greer County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Kabocha Planting Timeline — Greer County, OK

Kabocha Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 9 Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Outdoors April 20 Apr 20 – May 4
Direct Sow April 13 Apr 13 – May 4
Harvest July 20 Jul 20 – Aug 17

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

85–100 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

212 days in Greer County

Growing Tips for Greer County

Direct sow after frost or start indoors. Harvest when the skin is hard and dull. The stem should be dry and corky. Stores well for 3-4 months in a cool, dry place.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Kabocha in Greer County, OK?

Greer County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Kabocha planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Greer County, OK?

Greer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is November 4.

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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 Greer County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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