When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Canberra
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Canberra?
Direct-sow around late October (Oct 27–Nov 17) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Canberra?
Expect to harvest from around mid January (Jan 20–Feb 24) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Canberra?
Start seeds indoors around late September (Sep 29–Oct 20) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Canberra?
Transplant outdoors around late October (Oct 27–Nov 17) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Canberra?
Canberra has roughly 182 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow winter squash / pumpkin to maturity outdoors.
Sow winter squash / pumpkin 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Canberra's frost dates.