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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Maryland

Start indoors

Feb 14

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Maryland?

Plant Pumpkins around early March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest May 21 – Jun 15.