When to plant watermelons in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 28 and the first fall frost around Oct 10. Here is when to plant watermelons.
Sow in the bedMay 12
Start pickingAug 5
Your watermelon calendar for zone 5b
- May 12: Sow watermelon seeds in the bed
- Aug 5: Start picking watermelons
Choose a small "icebox" kind for raised beds. Needs a long, hot summer.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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