When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Mar 10–Mar 24; transplant outdoors around Apr 21–Apr 28; direct sow outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 28. Expect to harvest around Jul 3–Jul 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Harvest | Jul 3 – Jul 17 |
| Harvest | Jul 10 – Jul 17 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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