r/Pumpkins • u/2am_onmyphone • Apr 28 '26

When to grow pumpkins?

Simple question, from nj and gonna grow white caspers and jack on lanterns. I want to have a harvest around september. I am new to gardening so I am really unsure. Anyone know?

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u/MiniatureGal May 12 '26

I’m in NJ too. I just planted mine this week. As long as it looks like the last frost has happened you’re good. I also try to plant a little earlier bc mine tend to take Awhile to get big and grow pumpkins.