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When to Plant Spaghetti Squash in College Grove, Tennessee (37046)

Location

College Grove, Tennessee

ZIP Code

37046

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, March 8, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Spaghetti Squash seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 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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Growing Spaghetti Squash in Zone 7b

Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In College Grove, Tennessee, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Spaghetti Squash seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.