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Can You Grow Watermelon in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Watermelons need a long warm season (70-90 days above 25°C) that this zone cannot reliably provide.

Plant zones

4b–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in Yukon

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 24 – Sep 13

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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.

Full watermelon growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Watermelon in Yukon?

Watermelons need a long warm season (70-90 days above 25°C) that this zone cannot reliably provide.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Watermelons in Yukon?

Plant Watermelons around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Aug 24 – Sep 13.