When to plant Cantaloupe in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, Cantaloupe: start seeds indoors around Mar 4–Mar 18; transplant outdoors around Apr 15–Apr 22; direct sow outdoors around Apr 8–Apr 22. Expect to harvest around Jun 27–Jul 11.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Harvest | Jun 27 – Jul 11 |
| Harvest | Jul 4 – Jul 11 |
Tip: Ripe when it slips easily from the vine and smells sweet at the stem end.
Zone 7b averages a last spring frost around Apr 1 and a first fall frost around Nov 10. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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