How long does it take to grow Watermelon?

Watermelon takes approximately 90 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Watermelon need?

Watermelon requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Watermelon at 1/sqft (12" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Watermelon is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Watermelon seeds germinate in 4-12 days at an optimal temperature of 85°F.

Start Watermelon seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 2 weeks after last frost.

🍉

Cucurbit family

Days to Harvest90 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

Germination4-12 days

HardinessVery Tender

Germ. Temp85°F

Start Indoors4 weeks before last frost

Track Watermelon from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.