GreenlyWhen to plant zucchini in Salto: from 22 August
In Salto, zucchini: sow for seedlings from 11 July; plant into a greenhouse from 1 August; plant out into open ground from 22 August. There is no autumn frost here, so the frost dates set no end to the window. For plants and seeds, the places nearby include Vivero Juan José (garden centre, 9 km); addresses and opening hours are below.
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Zucchini in Salto: soil, season and weather
In Salto the soil, not frost, sets the date: the last frost is over around 10 July, but the top 7 cm of soil reaches 18 °C — the minimum on the zucchini card — only around 22 August, 43 days later. Salto has no autumn frost in the median year, so frost does not end the season.
| Last spring frost | 10 July |
|---|---|
| Top 7 cm of soil at 18 °C | 22 August, 43 days after the last frost |
| Days in the bed to the first harvest (card) | 36 |
| First harvest, if planted in this window | from 27 September |
| Daylight | 10:36 on 1 August, 11:09 on 22 August |
| Watering outdoors when fruiting (card) | every 3 days; the driest month, August, has 7 rainy days |
The same dates in Salto hold for Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Pumpkin and Watermelon.
Zucchini in Salto: care after planting
Planted on 22 August: in the first weeks water every 4 days.
Pests and diseases of zucchini to watch for:
Weather in Salto during the zucchini season
About 656 mm of rain falls in the season; August is the driest month (91 mm) and October the wettest (120 mm).
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days | Daylight on the 15th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 19.5 | 9.6 | 91 | 7 | 10:57 |
| September | 21.5 | 11.7 | 106 | 9 | 11:52 |
| October | 24.3 | 14 | 120 | 9 | 12:49 |
| November | 27.8 | 16.8 | 117 | 7 | 13:42 |
| December | 29.9 | 19.1 | 110 | 7 | 14:10 |
| January | 31.1 | 21.1 | 112 | 9 | 13:58 |
ERA5 2016–2025, Open-Meteo
Zucchini in nearby cities
All the nearest cities on our list plant zucchini later than Salto; the closest date is in Paraná, 19 days later.
| City | Distance | Date | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paysandú | 105 km | 21 September – 9 April | 30 days later |
| Tacuarembó | 191 km | 14 October – 27 March | 53 days later |
| Rivera | 236 km | 28 September – 23 March | 37 days later |
| Paraná | 247 km | from 10 September | 19 days later |
| Santa Fe | 262 km | from 20 September | 29 days later |
| Rosario | 307 km | 29 September – 28 March | 38 days later |
Where to buy zucchini plants and seeds near Salto
Buy plants ready to set out from 22 August (from 1 August for an unheated greenhouse); seed for raising your own is sown from 11 July. Within 15 km of Salto OpenStreetMap lists 3 garden centres and 3 markets (collected 20 October 2026).
- Las Pulgas — market
6 km - Supermercado El Picú — market
3 km - Vivero Juan José — garden centre
Humberto Primero 4864, 3201 Concordia · Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 · 9 km - Mini-Mercado San Luis — market
San Luis, 3200 Concordia · Mon–Sat 08:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00; Sun 08:00–13:00 · 6 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
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Questions
When to plant zucchini in Salto?
In Salto, zucchini: sow for seedlings from 11 July; plant into a greenhouse from 1 August; plant out into open ground from 22 August. There is no autumn frost here, so the frost dates set no end to the window.
When to sow zucchini for seedlings in Salto?
Sow for seedlings from 11 July.
