When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 10b
In Zone 10b, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Dec 18–Jan 1; transplant outdoors around Jan 29–Feb 5; direct sow outdoors around Jan 22–Feb 5. Expect to harvest around Apr 12–Apr 26.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 22 – Feb 5 |
| Harvest | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Harvest | Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 10b averages a last spring frost around Jan 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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