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When to Plant Squash in Old Ocean, Texas (77463)

Location

Old Ocean, Texas

ZIP Code

77463

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, December 30, 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 9b

Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular garden vegetable. In Old Ocean, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Squash grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.