Squash, winter Planting Dates in Central Florida

Usual squash, winter planting periods in Central Florida, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.

Squash, winter dates in Central Florida
Activity	Window	Source	Last verified
Planting	outdoor planting Jan–Apr Aug–Sept	source	2026-11-11

Squash, winter calendar for Central Florida
Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Planting	Planting window in January	Planting window in February	Planting window in March	Planting window in April

What these dates mean in Central Florida

Planting usually runs about 120 days, from Jan 1 to Apr 30.

That start date is about 31 days earlier than the middle of the 3 places in this data set that report squash, winter planting dates (Feb 1).

Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Central Florida. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. North = north of SR 40, Central = SR 40 to SR 70, South = below SR 70; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.

Squash, winter dates in other places

Other crops in Central Florida

Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: UF/IFAS Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (VH021), Table 1.