Growing watermelon in zone 7a

In USDA zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is when to plant watermelon against those dates.

Transplant outdoorsApril 16 to April 30

Direct sow outdoorsApril 16 to April 30

Expected harvestJuly 10 to July 29About 85 to 90 days from transplanting.

These are zone 7a averages

Computed from 4,863 ZIP codes in zone 7a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for watermelon from Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.