Most states have seasonality in the fall months. The three major productions in the United States are Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The long pumpkin season in Illinois takes place from August till November. Pumpkin season in Indiana is in September and October and in Ohio in for a month longer, till November.
Our Halloween symbol and autumn delight, pumpkins are the best veggie to cook, decorate and make our house a cozy home in the first cold fall evenings. They are also very easy to grow in our own garden! Try a few seeds next time you have some over and wait for some months… the plant is also beautiful and the flowers are edible too.
Want to know when is pumpkin season close by you?
Please have a look at the following chart!
| State | Pumpkin in season |
|---|---|
| Alabama | mid-September till mid-November |
| Alaska | September and October |
| Arizona | September and October |
| Arkansas | September till mid-November |
| California | September till November |
| Colorado | September and October |
| Connecticut | mid-September till November |
| Delaware | August till November |
| Florida | September till November |
| Georgia | September till November |
| Hawaii | August till December |
| Idaho | September till November |
| Illinois | August till November |
| Indiana | September and October |
| Iowa | August and September |
| Kansas | September till mid-December |
| Kentucky | October and November |
| Louisiana | mid-June till November |
| Maine | mid-September and October |
| Maryland | September till November |
| Massachussets | September till November |
| Michigan | mid-September till mid-November |
| Minnesota | October and November |
| Mississippi | October |
| Missouri | mid-July till mid-December |
| Montana | September and October |
| Nebraska | September till November |
| Nevada | July till November |
| New Hampshire | September and October |
| New Jersey | mid-September and October |
| New Mexico | August till November |
| New York | September and October |
| North Carolina | September and October |
| North Dakota | September and October |
| Ohio | September till mid-November |
| Oklahoma | September and October |
| Oregon | October |
| Pennsylvania | September till December |
| Rhode Island | mid-September and October |
| South Carolina | mid-September till mid-November |
| South Dakota | September and October |
| Tennessee | September till November |
| Texas | September till November |
| Utah | October |
| Vermont | September and October |
| Virginia | September and October |
| Washington | September till January |
| West Virginia | September and October |
| Wisconsin | September and October |
| Wyoming | September and October |
Pumpkins health benefits
Besides being delicious, pumpkins are also nutritious. They are high in vitamins (great to keep our immune system strong during the cold months!) and like an orange veggie, they contain Vitamin E and beta-carotene (great for your eyes and skin). Great source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, it’s perfect to replace potato when you want to get more nutrients for lower calories and still prepare a winter meal rich in (good) carbs.
Fresh pumpkin recipes
There are endless ways to include pumpkin in your diet. Some of our favorite recipes are the super tasty and rich pumpkin gingerbread, healthy pumpkin pasta and pumpkin hummus. The three of them are a complete delight for your nose and eyes, flavor-rich, filling, nutritious and healthy!
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