When should I plant Watermeloen in Zone 8b?

Start Watermeloen seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Watermeloen in Zone 8b?

Yes. Watermeloen needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Kweken van Watermeloen in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Watermeloen. Laatste vorst: Mar 22. Eerste vorst: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dagen)

Zone8b

Laatste vorstMar 22

Eerste vorstNov 10

Seizoen233 dagen

Oogst90 dagen

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When to Plant Watermeloen in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Watermeloen seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Watermeloen seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 19

First harvest approximately Jun 19 (~75 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Maïs✅ Oost-Indische Kersen✅ Goudsbloemen✅ Radijzen

❌ Aardappels❌ Komkommers

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