When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Fort Worth
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Fort Worth?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Fort Worth?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 30–Aug 4) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Fort Worth?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 9–Mar 30) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Fort Worth?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has roughly 253 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 Fort Worth's frost dates.