When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Bakersfield
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Bakersfield?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 9–Apr 30) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Bakersfield?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 3–Aug 7) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Bakersfield?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 5–Feb 26) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Bakersfield?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 9–Apr 30) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has roughly 315 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 Bakersfield's frost dates.