Pumpkin Planting Dates in New Hampshire

Usual pumpkin planting periods in New Hampshire, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.

Pumpkin dates in New Hampshire
Activity	Window	Source	Last verified
Start indoors	start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before setting out	source	2026-11-11
Planting	direct sow when soil warms to 70°F	source	2026-11-11
Transplanting	transplant 2 weeks after last frost	source	2026-11-11

Pumpkin calendar for New Hampshire
Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start indoors	Timing in table above
Planting	Timing in table above
Transplanting	Timing in table above

What these dates mean in New Hampshire

Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for New Hampshire. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Timing is relative to last spring frost or soil temperature; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.

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Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: UNH Extension - Growing Vegetables: When to Plant Your Vegetable Garden.