When to Plant Squash in Delaware
State
Delaware
Cities Covered
57
USDA Zones
7a, 7b, 8a
Plant Type
Direct Sow
📅 Planting Calendar for Delaware
Based on Bear (Zone 7b). Dates may vary by city.
Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 22, 2026
Note: Delaware spans multiple zones (7a, 7b, 8a). Select your city below for more precise dates.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Cucurbita moschata
Days to Maturity 90 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 48" apart
Find Your City in Delaware
Bear (Zone 7b)
Bethany Beach (Zone 8a)
Bethel (Zone 7b)
Bridgeville (Zone 7b)
Camden Wyoming (Zone 7b)
Cheswold (Zone 7b)
Claymont (Zone 7b)
Clayton (Zone 7b)
Dagsboro (Zone 7b)
Delaware City (Zone 7b)
Delmar (Zone 7b)
Dover (Zone 7b)
Dover Afb (Zone 7b)
Ellendale (Zone 7b)
Felton (Zone 7b)
Fenwick Island (Zone 8a)
Frankford (Zone 7b)
Frederica (Zone 7b)
Georgetown (Zone 7b)
Greenwood (Zone 7b)
Harbeson (Zone 7b)
Harrington (Zone 7b)
Hartly (Zone 7b)
Hockessin (Zone 7a)
Houston (Zone 7b)
Kenton (Zone 7b)
Kirkwood (Zone 7b)
Laurel (Zone 7b)
Lewes (Zone 7b)
Lincoln (Zone 7b)
Little Creek (Zone 7b)
Magnolia (Zone 7b)
Marydel (Zone 7b)
Middletown (Zone 7b)
Milford (Zone 7b)
Millsboro (Zone 7b)
Millville (Zone 7b)
Milton (Zone 7b)
Montchanin (Zone 7b)
Nassau (Zone 7b)
New Castle (Zone 7b)
Newark (Zone 7b)
Ocean View (Zone 8a)
Odessa (Zone 7b)
Port Penn (Zone 7b)
Rehoboth Beach (Zone 8a)
Rockland (Zone 7b)
Saint Georges (Zone 7a)
Seaford (Zone 7b)
Selbyville (Zone 7b)
Smyrna (Zone 7b)
Townsend (Zone 7b)
Viola (Zone 7b)
Wilmington (Zone 7b)
Winterthur (Zone 7b)
Woodside (Zone 7a)
Yorklyn (Zone 7a)
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Growing Squash in Delaware
Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular garden vegetable in Delaware. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 7a, 7b, 8a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
In most areas of Delaware, you can direct sow Squash outdoors around Sunday, February 22, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.