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When to Plant Zucchini in Bonnieville, Kentucky (42713)

Location

Bonnieville, Kentucky

ZIP Code

42713

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, March 13, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Zucchini seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity 50 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 48"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (6-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

36" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

🤝 Good Companions

CornBeansNasturtiumMarigold

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

Other Plants for Bonnieville

Growing Zucchini in Zone 7a

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bonnieville, Kentucky, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, March 13, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Zucchini seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.