When to plant Watermelon in Alaska
In spring, from May 15 – June 15 in Juneau to June 15 – July 1 in Wasilla.
In fall, from May 1 – June 15 in Anchorage to June 1 – 15 in Juneau.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | June 15 – July 1 | May 1 – June 15 |
| Fairbanks | June 15 – July 1 | Not listed |
| Juneau | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Wasilla | June 15 – July 1 | May 1 – June 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for watermelon.