When to plant Summer squash (zucchini) in Maine

In spring, from May 1 – June 15 in Auburn to May 20 – June 15 in Sanford.

In fall, June 1 – July 20.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Summer squash planting dates by place in Maine
PlaceSpringFall
AuburnMay 1 – June 15June 1 – July 20
AugustaMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 20
BangorMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 1
BiddefordMay 10 – June 10June 1 – July 1
LewistonMay 1 – June 15June 1 – July 20
PortlandMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 15
SacoMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 15
SanfordMay 20 – June 15June 1 – July 1
South PortlandMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 15
WatervilleMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 15
WestbrookMay 1 – 30June 1 – July 15

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for summer squash.