The average planting date is the average date to transplant outdoors in each state. Click the read more button for more detailed info on planting time, first/last frost dates, tools, and tips for your state.
In some areas the growing season are too short to get ripe produce from some crops. In these cases, a greenhouse or fabric covers will help extending the season.
For other places high temperatures can cause problems for certain crops. In that cases, it can be necessary to have shade cover to get the right growing conditions in the summer.
Watermelon Planting Dates by State
| State | Average Planting Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | April 15 | Read More |
| Alaska | June 15 | Read More |
| Arizona | March 15 | Read More |
| Arkansas | April 15 | Read More |
| California | April 1 | Read More |
| Colorado | May 15 | Read More |
| Connecticut | May 20 | Read More |
| Delaware | May 1 | Read More |
| Florida | February 15 | Read More |
| Georgia | March 15 | Read More |
| Hawaii | Year-round | Read More |
| Idaho | May 20 | Read More |
| Illinois | May 15 | Read More |
| Indiana | May 10 | Read More |
| Iowa | May 10 | Read More |
| Kansas | April 15 | Read More |
| Kentucky | April 15 | Read More |
| Louisiana | March 20 | Read More |
| Maine | May 20 | Read More |
| Maryland | April 15 | Read More |
| Massachusetts | May 20 | Read More |
| Michigan | May 20 | Read More |
| Minnesota | May 25 | Read More |
| Mississippi | March 20 | Read More |
| Missouri | April 15 | Read More |
| Montana | June 1 | Read More |
| Nebraska | May 1 | Read More |
| Nevada | April 15 | Read More |
| New Hampshire | May 25 | Read More |
| New Jersey | April 30 | Read More |
| New Mexico | April 15 | Read More |
| New York | May 1 | Read More |
| North Carolina | April 15 | Read More |
| North Dakota | May 20 | Read More |
| Ohio | May 1 | Read More |
| Oklahoma | April 15 | Read More |
| Oregon | May 1 | Read More |
| Pennsylvania | May 1 | Read More |
| Rhode Island | May 15 | Read More |
| South Carolina | April 1 | Read More |
| South Dakota | May 20 | Read More |
| Tennessee | April 15 | Read More |
| Texas | March 15 | Read More |
| Utah | May 1 | Read More |
| Vermont | May 25 | Read More |
| Virginia | April 15 | Read More |
| Washington | May 1 | Read More |
| West Virginia | May 15 | Read More |
| Wisconsin | May 15 | Read More |
| Wyoming | June 1 | Read More |
View planting dates for all garden and greenhouse vegetables here:
Author at Leafgreen Gardens
Webmaster and author on Leafgreengardens.com
I'm passionate about cultivating greens in all forms: from kitchen garden to fruit and berry trees. I am also enthusiastic
about creating high-quality soil by utilizing household compost. View Author page
I'm passionate about cultivating greens in all forms: from kitchen garden to fruit and berry trees. I am also enthusiastic
about creating high-quality soil by utilizing household compost. View Author page
Latest posts by BeeJay (see all)
- Complete Guide to Cultivating Cape Gooseberries - 14 November 2024
- Create Your Dream Garden with Modular Metal Planters - 13 November 2024
- How to grow Garlic on your patio using grow bags - 12 November 2024