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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Ohio?

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

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Ohio

Start indoors

Mar 17

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 21 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.