Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍉 Watermelon
Needs heat, space, and a long season. Icebox types fit smaller yards.
Suitability: 98/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~16.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Apr–Aug · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 12–31 lb
Grocery equivalent: $8–$22
Estimated garden cost: $11–$26
Potential savings: $-18–$11/year