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When to Plant Watermelon in North Carolina
For watermelon in North Carolina, spring planting starts between Apr 15 (Alamance County) and May 15 (Alleghany County), according to N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Photo: Young watermelon plant in a garden. Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us, via Wikimedia Commons
When to plant watermelon in your county
Dates come from the regional calendar that covers the county.
Published dates for watermelon in North Carolina
| Type | Season | Region | Published dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Central North Carolina | 'S' marked in half-month columns Apr 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-01, p. 4, Table 1 |
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Central North Carolina | 'T' marked in half-month columns Apr 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-01, p. 4, Table 1 |
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Eastern North Carolina | 'S' marked in half-month columns Apr 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-02, p. 4, Table 1 |
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Eastern North Carolina | 'T' marked in half-month columns Apr 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-02, p. 4, Table 1 |
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Western North Carolina | 'S' marked in half-month columns May 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-03, p. 4, Table 1 |
| Melons, watermelon | spring | Western North Carolina | 'T' marked in half-month columns May 15 through Jun 15 (cells: S, T | S, T | S, T) | AG-756-03, p. 4, Table 1 |
Planting dates for watermelon by North Carolina county
| County | Spring | Summer and fall |
|---|---|---|
| Alamance | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Alexander | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Alleghany | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Anson | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Ashe | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Avery | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Beaufort | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Bertie | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Bladen | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Brunswick | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Buncombe | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Burke | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Cabarrus | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Caldwell | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Camden | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Carteret | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Caswell | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Catawba | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Chatham | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Cherokee | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Chowan | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Clay | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Cleveland | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Columbus | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Craven | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Cumberland | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Currituck | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Dare | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Davidson | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Davie | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Duplin | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Durham | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Edgecombe | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Forsyth | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Franklin | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Gaston | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Gates | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Graham | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Granville | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Greene | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Guilford | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Halifax | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Harnett | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Haywood | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Henderson | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Hertford | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Hoke | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Hyde | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Iredell | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Jackson | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Johnston | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Jones | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Lee | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Lenoir | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Lincoln | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Macon | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Madison | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Martin | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| McDowell | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Mecklenburg | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Mitchell | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Montgomery | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Moore | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Nash | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| New Hanover | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Northampton | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Onslow | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Orange | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Pamlico | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Pasquotank | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Pender | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Perquimans | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Person | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Pitt | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Polk | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Randolph | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Richmond | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Robeson | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Rockingham | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Rowan | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Rutherford | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Sampson | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Scotland | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Stanly | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Stokes | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Surry | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Swain | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Transylvania | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Tyrrell | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Union | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Vance | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Wake | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Warren | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Washington | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Watauga | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Wayne | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Wilkes | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Wilson | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Yadkin | Apr 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
| Yancey | May 15 to Jun 30 | n/a |
More North Carolina planting guides
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Corn
- Green Beans
- Lima Beans
- Peas
- Southern Peas
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Eggplant
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collard Greens
- Mustard Greens
- Turnips
- Swiss Chard
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kohlrabi
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Asparagus
- Rutabagas
- Basil
- Parsley
More planting dates for North Carolina
Planting dates for each crop in North Carolina, from the N.C. Cooperative Extension calendar.
Planting watermelon in North Carolina: questions
When do you plant watermelon in North Carolina?
For watermelon in North Carolina, spring planting starts between Apr 15 (Alamance County) and May 15 (Alleghany County), according to N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Can I plant watermelon in the fall in North Carolina?
The N.C. Cooperative Extension calendar used here lists no fall window for watermelon.
How does frost timing change watermelon planting?
Spring windows follow the last frost and fall windows end before the first frost. See the North Carolina frost dates page for your county.
Where do these dates for watermelon come from?
AG-756-01 Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs; AG-756-02 Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs; AG-756-03 Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs.
Why do the dates differ by county?
Dates follow the region calendar for the county (Mountains, Piedmont or Coastal Plain).
Photos: Young watermelon plant in a garden: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us, via Wikimedia Commons; Linville River cascades above the falls, Burke County: msprague, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr; Layered blue ridges in fall from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Jackson County: msprague, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr; Rock spire and wooded valleys from Grandfather Mountain, Avery County: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr; Pile of ripe tomatoes: Jubair Bin Iqbal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Pepper plant in a kitchen garden loaded with green, yellow and red peppers: NPS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Potato plants growing in a home garden: Geo Lightspeed7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Rows of sweet corn in a field: Wee Hong, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Clusters of long green bean pods hanging from a climbing bean vine: Nirajan_pant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Cucumber plants growing in a greenhouse bed: HARTLEPOOLMARINA2014, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Harvested zucchini and summer squash: nociveglia from Appennino Emiliano, Italy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Leaf lettuce growing in a garden: GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.