Pumpkin in Zone 11a
Cucurbita pepo
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 8–Jan 15 |
| Estimated harvest | ~110 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: about 10 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Sweet Corn — Traditional companion; pumpkin vines suppress weeds around corn.
Where to buy pumpkin seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing pumpkin" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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