When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in New Orleans
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in New Orleans?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in New Orleans?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 11–Jul 16) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in New Orleans?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 18–Mar 11) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in New Orleans?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in New Orleans?
New Orleans has roughly 304 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 New Orleans's frost dates.