When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around May 8–May 22; transplant outdoors around Jun 19–Jun 26; direct sow outdoors around Jun 12–Jun 26. Expect to harvest around Aug 31–Sep 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | May 8 – May 22 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 19 – Jun 26 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 26 |
| Harvest | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Harvest | Sep 7 – Sep 14 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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