When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Chesapeake
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Chesapeake?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Chesapeake?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 17–Aug 21) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Chesapeake?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 8–Mar 29) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Chesapeake?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has roughly 248 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 Chesapeake's frost dates.