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When to plant pumpkin in Delaware

Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant pumpkin shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Wilmingtonthe pumpkin direct sow window (April 21–May 5) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Wilmington7bApril 7November 4April 21 – May 5
Dover7bApril 4November 4April 18 – May 2
Newark7bApril 7November 2April 21 – May 5
Middletown7bApril 7November 2April 21 – May 5
Bear7bApril 7November 2April 21 – May 5
Glasgow7bApril 7November 2April 21 – May 5
Brookside7bApril 7November 2April 21 – May 5
Hockessin7aApril 7November 4April 21 – May 5

Pumpkin in Delaware: FAQ

When can I plant pumpkin in Delaware?

Across Delaware, the time to direct-sow pumpkin spans roughly April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the pumpkin planting date vary across Delaware?

Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right pumpkin planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does pumpkin take to grow in Delaware?

Pumpkin takes about 90–110 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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