When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 10a
In Zone 10a, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Jan 3–Jan 17; transplant outdoors around Feb 14–Feb 21; direct sow outdoors around Feb 7–Feb 21. Expect to harvest around Apr 28–May 12.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| Transplant outdoors | Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Harvest | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Harvest | May 5 – May 12 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 10a averages a last spring frost around Jan 31 and a first fall frost around Dec 28. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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