When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Bridgeport
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Bridgeport?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 2–Jun 23) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Bridgeport?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 26–Sep 30) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Bridgeport?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 24–Apr 14) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Bridgeport?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 2–Jun 23) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has roughly 214 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 Bridgeport's frost dates.