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When to Plant Squash in New Brighton, Pennsylvania (15066)

Location

New Brighton, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

15066

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Squash can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita moschata
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 72"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (2-5 lbs)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

48" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

CornBeanRadishMarigold

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

Other Plants for New Brighton

Growing Squash in Zone 6b

Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular garden vegetable. In New Brighton, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Squash grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.