When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in New York City
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in New York City?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 20–Jun 10) in New York City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in New York City?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 13–Sep 17) in New York City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in New York City?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 20–Apr 10) in New York City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in New York City?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 20–Jun 10) in New York City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in New York City?
New York City has roughly 234 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 York City's frost dates.