Growing watermelon in zone 7b

In USDA zone 7b, the typical last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 1. Here is when to plant watermelon against those dates.

Transplant outdoorsApril 5 to April 19

Direct sow outdoorsApril 5 to April 19

Expected harvestJune 29 to July 18About 85 to 90 days from transplanting.

These are zone 7b averages

Computed from 3,851 ZIP codes in zone 7b. 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.