When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Jersey City
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Jersey City?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Jersey City?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 8–Sep 12) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Jersey City?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 22–Apr 12) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Jersey City?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Jersey City?
Jersey City has roughly 223 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 Jersey City's frost dates.