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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Pumpkins need a warm season of 75-100 days that this zone may not reliably provide.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Yukon

Start indoors

May 25

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 29 – Sep 23

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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.

Full pumpkin growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Yukon?

Pumpkins need a warm season of 75-100 days that this zone may not reliably provide.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Yukon?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-June (start indoors May 25), harvest Aug 29 – Sep 23.