One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us determine your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant squash in Mamaroneck can be determined by checking out the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Squash

Frost tolerance for squash:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since squash require warm weather you have to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant squash in Mamaroneck is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant squash and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your squash may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your squash indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Mamaroneck. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Mamaroneck may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Mamaroneck you get a frost after April 15 be ready to protect your squash if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Mamaroneck

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

Plants to Grow in Mamaroneck

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