When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Oklahoma City
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 27–May 18) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Oklahoma City?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 21–Aug 25) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Oklahoma City?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 27–May 18) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has roughly 223 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 Oklahoma City's frost dates.