7b When to plant winter squash & pumpkins in zone 7b
Zone 7b median last spring freeze: Apr 10 · first fall freeze: Oct 28 · harvest in ~80-120 days.
| Step | Zone 7b dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | 6–10 weeks before transplanting |
| Transplant outside | Apr 17 | after last spring freeze |
| Direct sow (spring) | Apr 3 | before last spring freeze |
How winter squash & pumpkins grow in zone 7b
Direct sow or transplant both work. Tender — damaged by any frost. Harvest runs roughly 80-120 days after planting. These windows come from extension planting tables anchored to zone 7b's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.
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