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When to Plant Pumpkins in Georgia
UGA Cooperative Extension gives one set of dates for pumpkins for the whole state: spring planting runs May 15 to Jul 1.
Photo: Harvested pumpkins and squash in a garden. Lolailand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Your county's dates for pumpkins
The publication does not split the state into regions, so every county shares these dates.
Green pasture and old barn below wooded hills in rural Polk County
Published dates for pumpkins in Georgia
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin, giant | spring | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | May 15–Jul. 1 (depending on maturity date) | Circular 963, Vegetable Planting Chart, C963 PDF p. 5 |
| Pumpkin, large | spring | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | May 15–Jul. 1 (depending on maturity date) | Circular 963, Vegetable Planting Chart, C963 PDF p. 5 |
| Pumpkin, pie type | spring | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | May 15–Jul. 1 (depending on maturity date) | Circular 963, Vegetable Planting Chart, C963 PDF p. 5 |
| Pumpkin, small | spring | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | May 15–Jul. 1 (depending on maturity date) | Circular 963, Vegetable Planting Chart, C963 PDF p. 5 |
| Pumpkin, tiny | spring | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | May 15–Jul. 1 (depending on maturity date) | Circular 963, Vegetable Planting Chart, C963 PDF p. 5 |
| Big pumpkin | fall | Georgia (dates published for Middle Georgia) | August: Plant that big pumpkin for Halloween. | Circular 943, Circular 943, August (PDF p. 6) |
When to plant other crops in Georgia
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Corn
- Green Beans
- Lima Beans
- Peas
- Southern Peas
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Winter Squash
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Eggplant
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collard Greens
- Mustard Greens
- Turnips
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Onions
- Asparagus
More planting dates for Georgia
Planting dates for each crop in Georgia, from the UGA Cooperative Extension calendar.
Planting pumpkins in Georgia: questions
When do you plant pumpkins in Georgia?
UGA Cooperative Extension gives one set of dates for pumpkins for the whole state: spring planting runs May 15 to Jul 1.
Can I plant pumpkins in the fall in Georgia?
The UGA Cooperative Extension calendar used here lists no fall window for pumpkins.
What frost date should I use for pumpkins?
Cold nights after planting can damage young plants. The Georgia frost dates page shows how late frost runs in your county.
Where do these dates for pumpkins come from?
Circular 943 Vegetable Garden Calendar; Circular 963 Vegetable Gardening in Georgia.
Why might my county's dates differ?
The calendar gives one set of dates for the whole state.
Photos: Harvested pumpkins and squash in a garden: Lolailand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Green pumpkins growing beneath thick vines and broad leaves in a farm field: USDAgov, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Green pasture and old barn below wooded hills in rural Polk County: .:[ Melissa ]:., CC BY 2.0, via Flickr; Tomato plant with fruit in a garden: MavisLee, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Pepper plant in a kitchen garden loaded with green, yellow and red peppers: NPS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Potato plant growing in a garden bed: Kolforn (Kolforn), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Tall corn plants with golden tassels against a summer sky in a field: inkknife_2000, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Clusters of long green bean pods hanging from a climbing bean vine: Nirajan_pant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Cucumber vines climbing a wooden trellis in a kitchen garden: NPS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Harvested zucchini and summer squash: nociveglia from Appennino Emiliano, Italy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Leaf lettuce growing in a garden: GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.