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Can You Grow Watermelon in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4b–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in Indiana

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.