When to Plant Zucchini (Courgette)

78%
sure
PROTECT
Zucchini (Courgette) - Sow outside

Plant with care

Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night14.4 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain16.1 mm over snapshot
Wind27.9 C daytime highs
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After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
14.4 C
Forecast lows are close to the crop cold threshold.
Heat
27.9 C
Watch the warmest afternoons after planting.
Rain
16.1 mm
Forecast highs remain below the crop heat threshold.
Crop fit
10 C minimum
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
20
days min
Minimum season needed for zucchini (courgette) to yield
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
21 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 20 minimum days for zucchini (courgette).
Do this next
  1. 1You can sow zucchini (courgette), but protect young growth if nights dip.
  2. 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
  3. 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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