When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Charleston
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Charleston?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Charleston, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Charleston?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 23–Jul 28) in Charleston, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Charleston?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 11–Mar 4) in Charleston, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Charleston?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Charleston, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Charleston?
Charleston has roughly 310 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 Charleston's frost dates.