When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 3b
In Zone 3b, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Apr 22–May 6; transplant outdoors around Jun 3–Jun 10; direct sow outdoors around May 27–Jun 10. Expect to harvest around Aug 15–Aug 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 10 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 10 |
| Harvest | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Harvest | Aug 22 – Aug 29 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 3b averages a last spring frost around May 20 and a first fall frost around Sep 12. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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