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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Michigan?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 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

Michigan last frost

early April

Michigan first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Michigan

Start indoors

Mar 17

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 21 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on Michigan'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 Michigan

Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.