How to Grow Watermelon Picnic
Citrullus lanatus 'Picnic'
Your complete guide to growing Watermelon Picnic.
📷 Wikipedia: WatermelonWhen to Plant Watermelon Picnic
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | November – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | July – August |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Watermelon Picnic
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving melon flavor
Fixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding watermelons
Provides natural windbreak and shade during hot afternoons
Acts as living mulch, conserving soil moisture that watermelons require
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes that commonly attack melons
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs, protecting watermelons
Breaks up soil for better root penetration and deters cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects and provides afternoon shade for developing melons
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits watermelon growth and can kill plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of melons and most vegetables
Competes heavily for nutrients and water, potentially harbors similar soil diseases
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
