When should I plant Pumpkin in Zone 6b?

Start Pumpkin seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Aug 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Pumpkin in Zone 6b?

Yes. Pumpkin needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Pumpkin in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Pumpkin. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)

Zone6b

Last FrostApr 15

First FrostOct 22

Season Length190 days

Days to Harvest100

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Pumpkin in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Pumpkin seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 5–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Pumpkin seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~95 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Companion Planting

✅ Marigolds✅ Corn✅ Nasturtiums✅ Oregano

❌ Potatoes

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