Wyoming · Field & vine
Watermelon season in Wyoming
The growing season is too short at elevation for melons; Wyoming markets carry Colorado's Rocky Ford fruit.
Where watermelon really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the watermelon harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Wyoming does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are watermelon grown commercially in Wyoming?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. The growing season is too short at elevation for melons; Wyoming markets carry Colorado's Rocky Ford fruit.
Where do the watermelon in Wyoming stores come from?
The growing season is too short at elevation for melons; Wyoming markets carry Colorado's Rocky Ford fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Wyoming markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Wyoming calendar always has something honest on the board.