ZonePlant
Howden pumpkin

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Howden pumpkin in zone 8a

Howden · Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 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 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Howden in adjacent zones

Other pumpkin varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Howden pumpkin grow in zone 8a?

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

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

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