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Can You Grow Pumpkin in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 29 – Jul 24

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in New Brunswick?

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Pumpkins in New Brunswick?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-April (start indoors Mar 25), harvest Jun 29 – Jul 24.