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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 26 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Florida?

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

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Florida?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 26 – Apr 20.