Florida · zones 8b–11a
When to plant zucchini in Florida.
Sow between Feb 10 to May 26 in a typical year, keyed to Florida's median last frost around Feb 3. A second, fall sowing fits Aug 31 to Sep 19. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
The 2026 windows
Zucchini dates for a typical Florida season.
Direct sow
Feb 10 to May 26
Keyed to the ~Feb 3 last frost. Sow 1" deep, 24" apart.
Fall round
Aug 31 to Sep 19
Counted back from the ~Dec 15 first frost.
Harvest
~50 days later
~8 lb per plant over ~5 weeks.
Florida spans more than one climate: Zone 9 is the most common zone, but the state runs 8b to 11a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.