Pumpkin Planting Guide

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 60 inches apart

Planting Depth 1.0 inch

Min Soil Temp 65°F

Germination 5–10 days

Days to Maturity 90–120 days

Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–6.8

Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone 3 Zone 3a Zone 3b Zone 4 Zone 4a Zone 4b Zone 5 Zone 5a Zone 5b Zone 6 Zone 6a Zone 6b Zone 7 Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8 Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9 Zone 9a Zone 9b Zone 10 Zone 10a Zone 10b

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	May 8	Jun 5	Jun 5	Sep 10	Sep 12
Zone 4	May 3	May 31	May 31	Sep 5	Sep 22
Zone 5	Apr 23	May 21	May 21	Aug 26	Oct 2
Zone 6	Apr 8	May 6	May 6	Aug 11	Oct 10
Zone 7	Mar 29	Apr 26	Apr 26	Aug 1	Sep 30
Zone 8	Mar 13	Apr 10	Apr 10	Jul 16	Sep 14
Zone 9	Feb 21	Mar 21	Mar 21	Jun 26	Aug 25
Zone 10	Feb 3	Mar 3	Mar 3	Jun 8	Aug 7

What you'll need — Your Zone

🛒 Pumpkin — Seeds & Supplies

🌱 Pumpkin Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Corn Beans

✗ Avoid Nearby

Potato

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.