When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around early July (Jul 8–Jul 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around early October (Oct 1–Nov 5) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 9–Apr 30) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early July (Jul 8–Jul 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 204 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 Birmingham's frost dates.