Question 1

When should I plant watermelon in ZIP 32202?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 32202, the main watermelon target is around Mar 15, based on the representative Jacksonville frost station and USDA zone 9a.

Question 2

When should I start watermelon seeds indoors in 32202?

Accepted Answer

Start watermelon seeds indoors in ZIP 32202 around Feb 8, about 21 days before the Mar 1 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Jacksonville?

Accepted Answer

Jacksonville (ZIP 32202) has an average last spring frost around Mar 1, based on the representative Jacksonville frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Jacksonville?

Accepted Answer

Jacksonville (ZIP 32202) has an average first fall frost around Dec 5, leaving about 279 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	February 8, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	March 15, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct Sow	March 15, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Start watermelon seeds indoors around Feb 8

Watermelon dates for Jacksonville, FL