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When to Plant Spaghetti Squash in Amory, Mississippi (38821)

Location

Amory, Mississippi

ZIP Code

38821

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, February 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Spaghetti Squash seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 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

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Spaghetti Squash in Zone 8a

Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In Amory, Mississippi, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, February 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Spaghetti Squash seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.