When to plant pumpkin in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the pumpkin window:
Sow
November – December
Transplant
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Harvest
March – April
Temperate zone tip
October pumpkin plantings in Sydney and Perth produce reliably. Butternut is the easiest choice.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Pumpkin is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant pumpkin in Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – December. Harvest typically runs March – April.
Can you grow pumpkin in Perth?
Yes — pumpkin grows well around Perth when planted in its window. October pumpkin plantings in Sydney and Perth produce reliably. Butternut is the easiest choice.