When to plant watermelons in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant watermelons.
Sow in the bedMar 29
Start pickingJun 22
Your watermelon calendar for zone 8b
- Mar 29: Sow watermelon seeds in the bed
- Jun 22: 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 8b. 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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