When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Mar 24–Apr 7; transplant outdoors around May 5–May 12; direct sow outdoors around Apr 28–May 12. Expect to harvest around Jul 17–Jul 31.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 5 – May 12 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Harvest | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Harvest | Jul 24 – Jul 31 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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