When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Mar 18–Apr 1; transplant outdoors around Apr 29–May 6; direct sow outdoors around Apr 22–May 6. Expect to harvest around Jul 11–Jul 25.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Harvest | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Harvest | Jul 18 – Jul 25 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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