When to plant pumpkin in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant pumpkin shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | February 16 – March 2 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 19 – April 2 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | February 5 – February 19 |
Pumpkin in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant pumpkin in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow pumpkin spans roughly January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the pumpkin planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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