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When to Plant Zucchini in Saint Helens, Oregon (97051)

Location

Saint Helens, Oregon

ZIP Code

97051

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 15, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, March 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Zucchini seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 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 8b

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. In Saint Helens, Oregon, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Zucchini seedlings outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.