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When to Plant Squash in Hialeah, Florida (33014)

Location

Hialeah, Florida

ZIP Code

33014

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, November 20, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Squash directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita moschata
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 72"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (2-5 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 7-14 days

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🤝 Good Companions

CornBeanRadishMarigold

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

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Growing Squash in Zone 11a

Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hialeah, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Squash grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.