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Can You Grow Watermelon in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grows well here

Watermelons thrive here — they love the long warm season your zone provides.

Plant zones

4b–11b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in British Columbia

Start indoors

Feb 1

Transplant

Mar 1

Harvest

May 10 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on British Columbia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Watermelon

Watermelons love heat space and sun — they are a rewarding crop but need a long warm season.

Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant carefully — watermelons hate root disturbance. Give them maximum space. Use black plastic mulch to warm soil. Choose icebox varieties for containers.

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Gardening in British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.