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When to plant zucchini in zone 9a

In USDA zone 9a, plant zucchini around Mar 11, after the representative last frost near Mar 1. Start seeds indoors around Feb 8.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 9a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Zucchini dates for Las Vegas, NV

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsFebruary 8, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMarch 11, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowMarch 11, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Jacksonville, FL · Zone 9a Zucchini Mar 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 San Antonio, TX · Zone 9a Zucchini Mar 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 Las Vegas, NV · Zone 9a Zucchini Mar 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 Portland, OR · Zone 9a Zucchini Apr 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 1 Seattle, WA · Zone 9a Zucchini Mar 30 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 20