Fruiting crops · GROWING GUIDE
Make room
for summer squash.
Tender squash picked while young, from zucchini to yellow varieties. Allow space for broad leaves and check often once fruit starts forming.
Direct sow · Frost sensitive
START WITH YOUR LOCATION
Every garden has its own season.
Explore local growing conditions across the United States and Canada before choosing your planting day.
Texas fall planting reference.
These five Texas dates are historical average fall starts, not deadlines. Open a regional guide for the source and timing details.
PLANNING A TEXAS FALL CROP
A few things to keep in mind.
Leave the room specified for your variety even when the seedlings look small. Check leaves and growing tips as part of your weekly walk through the garden.
Do not substitute winter squash dates: it is a different row with a different schedule. Save the crop name with the date to keep your plan clear.
How to use our calendars →Separate each growing stage.
- Direct sow in the bed. Use the seed packet for sowing depth and spacing. Check the actual soil temperature and moisture before choosing a sowing day.
- Check outdoor conditions. Wait for crop-appropriate warm soil and a suitable frost-free window. A warm monthly average does not rule out damaging cold nights.
- Plan the next sowing separately. Check local spring or fall advice and the variety’s maturity time before scheduling another batch. Calendar reminders do not establish a safe planting window.
These are general growing stages, not local planting dates. Minnesota calendar dates are not transferred to other regions. Read the Extension growing-stage guide ↗