What is the best month to plant pumpkin?

When to plant pumpkin

The time for planting pumpkins is between March and May. Generally, the temperature during this time is relatively stable and suitable for pumpkin growth. It should be planted in June at the latest. The planting method used is seed sowing.

Planting time in the North and South : The time for planting pumpkins in the North and South is the same, usually around March every year.

Greenhouse planting time : Pumpkin can be planted in a greenhouse. The time is different from that for open-air planting. Generally, pumpkins are planted in greenhouses in February, and in open air in March.

Pumpkin Origin and Planting Month

Common origins of pumpkin include Hebei, Zhejiang, Xinjiang, Hunan, Fujian, Yunnan, etc.

Hebei Pumpkin

Pumpkins in Hebei are planted in March every year and mature around July. Generally speaking, pumpkins in Hebei have a good ability to adapt to the environment.

Zhejiang Pumpkin

The pumpkin planting time in Xinjiang is around April, and it usually matures in September. The pumpkin yield here is relatively high.

Pumpkin varieties and planting months

The varieties of pumpkin include snake pumpkin, small millstone pumpkin, ox leg pumpkin, honey pumpkin and so on.

Beef shank pumpkin

Ox leg pumpkin is usually planted in April and will be mature and available on the market three months after planting, which is around July. Ox leg pumpkin has a delicate taste.

Honey Pumpkin

The planting time of honey pumpkin is March, and it usually matures in August. The yield of honey pumpkin is relatively high and the price is also relatively expensive.