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When to Plant Zucchini in Pearl City, Hawaii (96782)

Location

Pearl City, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96782

USDA Zone

12a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, December 4, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Zucchini seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity 50 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 48"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (6-8 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

36" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Zucchini in Zone 12a

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In Pearl City, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12a, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Zucchini seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.