Growing Zucchini in Zone 8B

Zucchini is one of the most productive garden plants — a few plants will feed a family all summer.

Zone 8B enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

Top Growing Tips

• One of the easiest warm-season crops to grow
• 2-3 plants are enough for most families
• Harvest at 6-8 inches for tender flesh and fewer seeds
• Hand-pollinate if fruit is rotting before maturing
• Succession plant every 3-4 weeks for continuous harvest

Companion Planting

Good companions: corn, beans, nasturtiums, radishes

Avoid planting near: potatoes, pumpkins (cross-pollination)

Harvest Timeline

45-55 days from seed

About Zone 8B

USDA Hardiness Zone 8B has an average last spring frost around Mar 12 and first fall frost around Nov 18. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.