One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out your gardening schedule is find your 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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Bellevue it's possible to figure out when it's a good idea to plant squash.

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 it's important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant squash in Bellevue 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 fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your squash indoors.

Last Frost Date

On average all chance of frost has passed is on March 15 in Bellevue. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 15°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Bellevue may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Bellevue last frost occurs after March 15 so always be ready to protect your squash if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bellevue

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

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