Ok…We Talking Pumpkins

Ok we talking pumpkins. Zone 6b gonna try again with seed and start them next week, too early? Last time bought plants they took off all over and I mean all over by the time I made strong enough trellis the deer had their fill and only left me a couple. I have the trellis in the ready, I know that Mother’s Day is the rule of thumb to plant. Don’t want to start too early or late