When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Colorado Springs
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Colorado Springs?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 2–Oct 7) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Colorado Springs?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has roughly 153 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 Colorado Springs's frost dates.