When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Shreveport
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Shreveport?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Shreveport?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 21–Jul 26) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Shreveport?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 21–Mar 14) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Shreveport?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Shreveport?
Shreveport has roughly 271 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 Shreveport's frost dates.