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When to Plant Pumpkins in Ohio
For pumpkins in Ohio, spring planting starts between May 1 (Lawrence County) and May 15 (Allen County), according to Ohio State University Extension.
Photo: Harvested pumpkins and squash in a garden. Lolailand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Your county's dates for pumpkins
Zone 6a dates are the base; warmer zones plant earlier in spring.
Published dates for pumpkins in Ohio
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | spring | Ohio (dates based on Zone 6a) | May: 'After May 15' Pumpkins; June: Pumpkins; July: 'Before July 15' Pumpkins | Ohio Gardening Calendar, p. 1, monthly 'Garden Planting' panels |
Planting dates for pumpkins by Ohio county
| County | Spring | Summer and fall |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Allen | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Ashland | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Ashtabula | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Athens | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Auglaize | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Belmont | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Brown | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Butler | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Carroll | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Champaign | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Clark | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Clermont | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Clinton | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Columbiana | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Coshocton | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Crawford | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Cuyahoga | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Darke | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Defiance | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Delaware | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Erie | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Fairfield | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Fayette | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Franklin | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Fulton | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Gallia | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Geauga | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Greene | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Guernsey | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Hamilton | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Hancock | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Hardin | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Harrison | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Henry | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Highland | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Hocking | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Holmes | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Huron | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Jackson | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Jefferson | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Knox | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Lake | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Lawrence | May 1 to Jul 1 | n/a |
| Licking | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Logan | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Lorain | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Lucas | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Madison | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Mahoning | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Marion | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Medina | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Meigs | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Mercer | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Miami | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Monroe | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Montgomery | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Morgan | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Morrow | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Muskingum | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Noble | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Ottawa | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Paulding | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Perry | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Pickaway | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Pike | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Portage | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Preble | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Putnam | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Richland | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Ross | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Sandusky | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Scioto | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Seneca | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Shelby | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Stark | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Summit | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Trumbull | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Tuscarawas | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Union | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Van Wert | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Vinton | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Warren | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Washington | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Wayne | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Williams | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
| Wood | May 8 to Jul 8 | n/a |
| Wyandot | May 15 to Jul 15 | n/a |
When to plant other crops in Ohio
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Corn
- Green Beans
- Lima Beans
- Peas
- Southern Peas
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Winter Squash
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Eggplant
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Collard Greens
- Mustard Greens
- Turnips
- Swiss Chard
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Asparagus
- Rutabagas
More planting dates for Ohio
Planting dates for each crop in Ohio, from the Ohio State University Extension calendar.
Planting pumpkins in Ohio: questions
When do you plant pumpkins in Ohio?
For pumpkins in Ohio, spring planting starts between May 1 (Lawrence County) and May 15 (Allen County), according to Ohio State University Extension.
Can I plant pumpkins in the fall in Ohio?
The Ohio State University 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 Ohio frost dates page shows how late frost runs in your county.
Where do these dates for pumpkins come from?
Ohio Gardening Calendar.
Why might my county's dates differ?
The calendar is written for zone 6a; spring dates move 1 week earlier in 6b and 2 weeks earlier in 7a.
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; Rolling pasture valley and wooded hills in Salem Township, Jefferson County: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Green crop field and farm buildings at Wiers Farm, Huron County: Kirk Allen, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Harvested stubble field and woodlot near Holgate, Henry County: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Flat green soybean fields under a blue sky near Deshler, Henry County: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Ripe red tomatoes on the vine: Softeis, 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; Long neat rows of green potato plants stretching across a farm field: Malcolm Neal, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Rows of sweet corn in a field: Wee Hong, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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; Green and red leaf lettuce heads growing along drip lines in a garden bed: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 US, via Wikimedia Commons.