When to Plant Pumpkins in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, start seeds indoors around February 8, transplant or plant outdoors March 15 to July 3, and expect your first harvest around July 3. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Pumpkins planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Start seeds indoors
Feb 8
Transplant outdoors
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 3
Most pumpkins mature in about 100 to 130 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Pumpkins planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Start seeds indoors
Jan 25
Transplant outdoors
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 19
Most pumpkins mature in about 100 to 130 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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