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Can You Grow Watermelon in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4b–11b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in Georgia

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Watermelon in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Watermelons in Georgia?

Plant Watermelons around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Apr 26 – May 16.