When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Montgomery
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Montgomery?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 3–Apr 24) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Montgomery?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 27–Aug 1) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Montgomery?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Montgomery?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 3–Apr 24) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
How long is the growing season in Montgomery?
Montgomery has roughly 240 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 Montgomery's frost dates.