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Can You Grow Watermelon in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4b–11b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.