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When to Plant Pumpkin in Saint George Island, Alaska (99591)

Location

Saint George Island, Alaska

ZIP Code

99591

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 27, 2026

Pro Tip: Pumpkin can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cucurbita maxima
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 120"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (8-20 lbs)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

60" apart

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Planting Depth

1" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

🤝 Good Companions

CornBeanMarigoldNasturtium

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Potato

Other Plants for Saint George Island

Growing Pumpkin in Zone 7a

Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a popular garden vegetable. In Saint George Island, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Pumpkin grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.