When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Wellington
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Wellington?
Direct-sow around early September (Sep 8–Sep 29) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Wellington?
Expect to harvest from around early December (Dec 2–Jan 6) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Wellington?
Start seeds indoors around mid August (Aug 11–Sep 1) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Wellington?
Transplant outdoors around early September (Sep 8–Sep 29) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Wellington?
Wellington has roughly 273 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 Wellington's frost dates.