Missouri · zones 5b–7a
When to plant watermelon in Missouri.
Sow between May 6 to Jun 22 in a typical year, keyed to Missouri's median last frost around Apr 15. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
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Watermelon dates for a typical Missouri season.
Direct sow
May 6 to Jun 22
Keyed to the ~Apr 15 last frost. Sow 1" deep, 36" apart.
Harvest
~85 days later
~20 lb per plant over ~3 weeks.
Missouri spans more than one climate: Zone 6 is the most common zone, but the state runs 5b to 7a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.