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Good Companions for Watermelon
Radishes repel cucumber beetles. Corn provides windbreak.
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What NOT to Plant with Watermelon
Cucurbits share diseases and compete for pollinators.
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Watermelon Planting Tips
Needs lots of space - vines spread 10+ feet.
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Growing Watermelon in Sweden
Climate
Subarctic to continental with short summers
Growing Season
Short season: May-September
Hardiness Zones
USDA 3-7
Tips for Sweden Gardeners
Choose fast-maturing varieties. Use row covers. Start seeds indoors early.
Best Planting Months:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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USDA Hardiness Zones
Watermelon grows well in the following zones:
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
Zone 9