When to plant watermelon in zone 5

Watermelon in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Sow in warm soil (70 °F+); in short seasons start indoors 3-4 weeks early in pots.

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