When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Tallahassee
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Tallahassee?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 15–May 6) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Tallahassee?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 9–Aug 13) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Tallahassee?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Tallahassee?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 15–May 6) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
How long is the growing season in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee has roughly 248 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 Tallahassee's frost dates.