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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3b–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 29 – Jul 24

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Pumpkins in Vermont?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-April (start indoors Mar 25), harvest Jun 29 – Jul 24.