When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Vancouver
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Vancouver?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 23–Jul 14) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around mid September (Sep 16–Oct 21) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 20–Mar 13) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 23–Jul 14) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 274 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 Vancouver's frost dates.