When do you plant pumpkin in zone 8b?

In USDA hardiness zone 8b (last frost ~Mar 16, 2026, first frost ~Nov 16, 2026): Start seeds indoors Mar 12, 2026–Sep 17, 2026; Start hardening off Mar 30, 2026–Oct 1, 2026; Transplant outdoors Apr 9, 2026–Oct 8, 2026. Exact dates vary by location within the zone.

When to plant pumpkin in zone 8b

A planting schedule for pumpkin in USDA hardiness zone 8b, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 16, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 16, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Waxahachie, TX) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Pumpkin planting schedule for zone 8b

Start seeds indoorsMar 12, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Start hardening offMar 30, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026
Transplant outdoorsApr 9, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Waxahachie, TX) in zone 8b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.