When to plant pumpkin in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Mar 15 · Sow Apr 19 · First harvest Jul 18 · Wrap by Aug 15

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsMar 15

Direct sowApr 19

First harvestJul 18

Last harvestAug 15

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Pumpkin is frost-sensitive, so the 2w after frost timing builds in a safety margin against a late cold snap — setting plants out too early risks losing them to frost. Starting seeds indoors 3 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does pumpkin take to grow in zone 7b?

Pumpkin matures in about 90–120 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Apr 19 and first picking around Jul 18.

Will pumpkin survive frost in zone 7b?

No — pumpkin is frost-sensitive. In zone 7b, wait until after the last frost (around Apr 5) to plant, and harvest before the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full pumpkin growing guide →