When to Plant Watermelon in Eldridge, Alabama (35554)
Location
Eldridge, Alabama
ZIP Code
35554
USDA Zone
8a
Last Frost
Friday, March 20, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, February 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Watermelon seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Citrullus lanatus
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 72"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Large (10-30 lbs)
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (8+ hours)
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Water
Regular (1-2 inches/week)
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Spacing
72" apart
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Planting Depth
1" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 4-12 days
🤝 Good Companions
CornSunflowerMarigold
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
Potato
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Growing Watermelon in Zone 8a
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Eldridge, Alabama, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, February 20, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Watermelon seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.