When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Jacksonville
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Jacksonville?
Direct-sow around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Jacksonville?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 31–Jul 5) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Jacksonville?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 7–Feb 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Jacksonville?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has roughly 311 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 Jacksonville's frost dates.