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When to Plant Acorn Squash in Zone 1A

USDA Zone

1A

Cities Covered

5

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, May 18, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 29, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity 85 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

Cities in Zone 1A

Allakaket, Alaska Beaver, Alaska Circle, Alaska Stevens Village, Alaska Chalkyitsik, Alaska

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Growing Acorn Squash in USDA Zone 1A

Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Monday, June 15, 2026. For best results, start your Acorn Squash seeds indoors around Monday, May 18, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Acorn Squash approximately 85 days after planting.