When to plant Pumpkin in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Pumpkin: direct sow outdoors around May 5–May 26. Expect to harvest around Aug 13–Sep 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 5 – May 26 |
| Harvest | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
Tip: Needs lots of room and a long warm season. Count back from your fall frost for jack-o'-lanterns.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →