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Can You Grow Pumpkin in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in New Jersey

Start indoors

Feb 21

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 29 – Jun 23

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Pumpkins in New Jersey?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-March (start indoors Feb 21), harvest May 29 – Jun 23.