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Can You Grow Watermelon in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4b–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Watermelons in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Jul 14

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Watermelon in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Watermelons in Vermont?

Plant Watermelons around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 24 – Jul 14.