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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Kansas

Start indoors

Mar 11

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.