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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Mar 11

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Nova Scotia?

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

What zone is Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Nova Scotia?

Plant Pumpkins around early April (start indoors Mar 11), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 10.