When to plant watermelons in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant watermelons.
Sow in the bedApr 8
Start pickingJul 2
Your watermelon calendar for zone 8a
- Apr 8: Sow watermelon seeds in the bed
- Jul 2: 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 8a. 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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