When to plant butternut squash in Florida
Sow outdoors in Jacksonville
Feb 15–Mar 1
Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and March 28. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.
- Sow outdoors, Jacksonville
- Feb 15–Mar 1
- Last sowing for a harvest
- Sep 3
- Last frost, Jacksonville
- Feb 1
Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Leave fruit on the vine until the skin is hard and the stem starts to dry.
Butternut squash planting dates by city
Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JacksonvilleFeb 15–Mar 1
TampaFeb 15–Mar 1
OrlandoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. PetersburgFeb 15–Mar 1
Cape CoralFeb 15–Mar 1
TallahasseeMar 18–Apr 1
GainesvilleMar 10–Mar 24
Palm BayFeb 15–Mar 1
Lehigh AcresFeb 15–Mar 1
LakelandFeb 15–Mar 1
Spring HillFeb 15–Mar 1
BrandonFeb 15–Mar 1
ClearwaterFeb 15–Mar 1
Palm CoastFeb 15–Mar 1
RiverviewFeb 15–Mar 1
Fort MyersFeb 15–Mar 1
DeltonaFeb 15–Mar 1
North PortFeb 15–Mar 1
AlafayaFeb 15–Mar 1
Daytona BeachFeb 15–Mar 1
MelbourneFeb 15–Mar 1
Town 'n' CountryFeb 15–Mar 1
KissimmeeFeb 15–Mar 1
Boynton BeachFeb 15–Mar 1
Pine HillsFeb 15–Mar 1
The VillagesFeb 15–Mar 1
LargoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. CloudFeb 15–Mar 1
Wesley ChapelFeb 15–Mar 1
OcalaMar 4–Mar 18
All 148 cities
| City | Sow outdoors | Last frost |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Tampa | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Orlando | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| St. Petersburg | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Cape Coral | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Tallahassee | Mar 18 to Apr 1 | Mar 11 |
| Gainesville | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Mar 3 |
| Palm Bay | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Lehigh Acres | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lakeland | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Spring Hill | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Brandon | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Clearwater | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Palm Coast | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Riverview | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fort Myers | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Deltona | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| North Port | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Alafaya | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Daytona Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Melbourne | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Town 'n' Country | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Kissimmee | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Boynton Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Pine Hills | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| The Villages | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Largo | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| St. Cloud | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Wesley Chapel | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Ocala | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Poinciana | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Delray Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Sanford | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Port Orange | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Apopka | Mar 3 to Mar 17 | Feb 24 |
| Port Charlotte | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Jupiter | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Winter Haven | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Horizon West | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Palm Harbor | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Four Corners | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Sarasota | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Bradenton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Bonita Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Pensacola | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Clermont | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Pinellas Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ocoee | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Pierce | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 22 |
| Titusville | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| University | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Winter Garden | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Altamonte Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| DeLand | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Haines City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Cutler Bay | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Ormond Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| North Fort Myers | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Plant City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Land O' Lakes | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Princeton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Oviedo | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Meadow Woods | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| The Acreage | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Winter Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Lakewood Ranch | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 16 |
| Riviera Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Leesburg | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Valrico | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Estero | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Panama City | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 15 |
| South Miami Heights | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Richmond West | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Carrollwood | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fruit Cove | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Dunedin | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Merritt Island | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| New Smyrna Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| East Lake | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Casselberry | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Lake Magdalene | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Lakeside | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Rockledge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| West Melbourne | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Crestview | Mar 28 to Apr 11 | Mar 21 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Venice | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Ferry Pass | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Winter Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Ruskin | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Vero Beach South | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Fleming Island | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Golden Gate | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Apollo Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Citrus Park | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Silver Springs Shores | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Sebastian | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Wright | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Temple Terrace | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Leisure City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Lutz | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Keystone | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Fish Hawk | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Palm City | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Pace | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Immokalee | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 23 |
| Tarpon Springs | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| South Bradenton | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Nocatee | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Groveland | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Eustis | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 2 |
| Northdale | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bellview | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Westchase | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Edgewater | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Port St. John | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| World Golf Village | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 25 |
| Liberty Triangle | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Mar 3 to Mar 17 | Feb 24 |
| Bloomingdale | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 30 |
| Bayonet Point | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Bartow | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 24 |
| Jacksonville Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| DeBary | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Brent | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Jasmine Estates | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Ensley | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Feb 17 |
| Tavares | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 26 |
| Lynn Haven | Feb 22 to Mar 8 | Feb 15 |
| Zephyrhills | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 31 |
| Marion Oaks | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
| Holiday | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 20 |
| Florida Ridge | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 18 |
| Auburndale | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 15 |
| Hunters Creek | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Minneola | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 29 |
| Lealman | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 17 |
| Midway | Mar 8 to Mar 22 | Mar 1 |
| West Pensacola | Feb 21 to Mar 7 | Feb 14 |
| Punta Gorda | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Jan 21 |
| Panama City Beach | Mar 4 to Mar 18 | Feb 25 |
Questions
When should I plant butternut squash in Florida?
In Jacksonville, sow outdoors from February 15 to March 1. Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and March 28, depending on the local last frost.
How is this date worked out?
Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.
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