When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Baton Rouge
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Baton Rouge?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 18–Jul 23) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Baton Rouge?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 25–Mar 18) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
How long is the growing season in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has roughly 278 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 Baton Rouge's frost dates.