When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Virginia Beach
Common questions
When can I sow winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Virginia Beach?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 23–Aug 27) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Virginia Beach?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Virginia Beach?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Virginia Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has roughly 237 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 Virginia Beach's frost dates.