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Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Also known as: jack-o-lantern, pie pumpkin

Large-fruited warm-season vine. Needs lots of space and a long growing season. Great for fall harvest and storage.

Pumpkin

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing48–72″
Row Spacing72–120″
Planting Depth1–1.5″
Height12–24″
Spread72–144″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

2–3 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

1–9 weeks after last frost

Transplant Outdoors

1–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

5–10 days

Days to Harvest

90–120 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

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Zones 311

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Needs 90+ frost-free days. Very frost sensitive.

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