When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Fayetteville
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Fayetteville?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Fayetteville?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 17–Aug 21) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Fayetteville?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 26–Apr 16) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Fayetteville?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 23–May 14) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
How long is the growing season in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has roughly 228 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 Fayetteville's frost dates.