When to Plant Pumpkins in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around March 25, transplant or plant outdoors April 29 to August 17, and expect your first harvest around August 17. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Pumpkins planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25
Transplant outdoors
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Aug 17
Most pumpkins mature in about 100 to 130 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Pumpkins planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Mar 20
Transplant outdoors
Apr 24
Projected first harvest
Aug 12
Most pumpkins mature in about 100 to 130 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with pumpkins
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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