When to plant pumpkin in zone 9a
A planting schedule for pumpkin in USDA hardiness zone 9a, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 2, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 27, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Cuero, TX) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Pumpkin planting schedule for zone 9a
- Start seeds indoorsMar 6, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 24, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 3, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 27, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Cuero, TX) in zone 9a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.