ZonePlant
Howden pumpkin

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Howden pumpkin in zone 7b

Howden · Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 days
Days to harvest
90 to 120

The verdict

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About Howden

Tasteless, fibrous; the classic carving pumpkin (large, deeply ribbed orange). Jack-o'-lanterns, decoration. Productive, holds shape, the industry standard.

Critical timing for zone 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
  • ▸ Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Howden in adjacent zones

Other pumpkin varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Howden pumpkin grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Howden is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 7b.

Image: "Cucurbita maxima 04", by User:Nino Barbieri, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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