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When to Plant Spaghetti Squash in Gainesville, Florida (32607)

Location

Gainesville, Florida

ZIP Code

32607

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Spaghetti Squash seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 60"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (4-8 lbs)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

48" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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🤝 Good Companions

CornBeanMarigoldNasturtium

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

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Growing Spaghetti Squash in Zone 9a

Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In Gainesville, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Spaghetti Squash seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.