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When to Plant Squash (Winter) in Okfuskee 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.

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 486 feet, Okfuskee County receives approximately 24.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Squash (Winter) during the growing season.

Okfuskee County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 4
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Okfuskee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Squash (Winter) Planting Timeline — Okfuskee County, OK

Squash (Winter) Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 7 Mar 7 – Mar 21
Transplant Outdoors April 18 Apr 18 – May 2
Direct Sow April 11 Apr 11 – May 2
Harvest July 11 Jul 11 – Sep 5

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 Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

80–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Okfuskee County

Growing Tips for Okfuskee 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

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  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Okfuskee County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 4. Plan your Squash (Winter) planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Okfuskee County, OK?

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and first fall frost is October 27.

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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 Okfuskee County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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