When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Sacramento
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Sacramento?
Direct-sow around early May (May 2–May 23) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Sacramento?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 26–Aug 30) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Sacramento?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 16–Mar 9) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Sacramento?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 2–May 23) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Sacramento?
Sacramento has roughly 282 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 Sacramento's frost dates.