When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Louisville
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Louisville?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 28–May 19) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Louisville?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 22–Aug 26) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Louisville?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Louisville?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 28–May 19) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Louisville?
Louisville has roughly 212 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 Louisville's frost dates.