When to plant watermelon in zone 9

Watermelon in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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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