When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Little Rock
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Little Rock?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 13–May 4) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Little Rock?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 7–Aug 11) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Little Rock?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 14–Apr 4) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Little Rock?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 13–May 4) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Little Rock?
Little Rock has roughly 239 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 Little Rock's frost dates.