When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 2b
In Zone 2b, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around May 2–May 16; transplant outdoors around Jun 13–Jun 20; direct sow outdoors around Jun 6–Jun 20. Expect to harvest around Aug 25–Sep 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | May 2 – May 16 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 20 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Harvest | Sep 1 – Sep 8 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 2b averages a last spring frost around May 30 and a first fall frost around Sep 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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