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When to Plant Watermelon in Zone 1B

USDA Zone

1B

Cities Covered

11

Avg Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1B

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 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
Sun Requirements Full Sun (8+ hours)
Plant Spacing 72" apart

Cities in Zone 1B

Arctic Village, Alaska Bettles Field, Alaska Chicken, Alaska Galena, Alaska Hughes, Alaska Kobuk, Alaska Manley Hot Springs, Alaska Rampart, Alaska Shungnak, Alaska Tanacross, Alaska Tanana, Alaska

Other Plants for Zone 1B

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Growing Watermelon in USDA Zone 1B

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1B. This zone includes cities like Arctic Village, Bettles Field, Chicken and 8 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1B is around Wednesday, June 10, 2026. For best results, start your Watermelon seeds indoors around Wednesday, May 13, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Watermelon approximately 80 days after planting.