When to plant pumpkin in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant pumpkin shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 12 in Evansville to May 16 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | May 4 – May 18 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | May 8 – May 22 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | April 12 – April 26 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | May 7 – May 21 |
Pumpkin in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant pumpkin in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to direct-sow pumpkin spans roughly April 12 in Evansville to May 16 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the pumpkin planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 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 Indiana?
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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