Direct sow 2 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 3 weeks before
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | May 9 | Jun 6 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | Apr 24 | May 22 | May 29 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | Apr 17 | May 15 | May 22 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | Apr 10 | May 8 | May 15 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | Apr 4 | May 2 | May 9 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | Mar 28 | Apr 25 | May 2 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | May 5 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | Mar 20 | Apr 17 | Apr 24 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | Apr 11 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | Feb 27 | Mar 27 | Apr 3 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | Feb 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 26 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Mar 14 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | Jan 11 | Feb 8 | Feb 15 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Jan 29 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | Dec 11 | Jan 8 | Jan 15 |
Pumpkins are the quintessential fall crop — whether you’re growing for jack-o’-lanterns, bies, or record-breaking giants, they need space, heat, and a long season.
Good companions: corn, beans, marigolds, nasturtiums (Three Sisters concept)
Avoid planting near: potatoes, brassicas
90-120 days from seed; harvest when stem dries and skin resists fingernail scratch