When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Salt Lake City
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Direct-sow around late May (May 24–Jun 14) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Salt Lake City?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 17–Sep 21) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Salt Lake City?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 12–May 3) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Transplant outdoors around late May (May 24–Jun 14) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has roughly 194 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 Salt Lake City's frost dates.