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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Indiana

Start indoors

Mar 17

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 21 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.