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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 25

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 1 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.