When to plant melon (cantaloupe) in zone 3
In USDA zone 3, the last spring frost usually falls between May 5 and May 31. Sow or plant melon (cantaloupe) around Jun 10 to Jul 10. Zone 3's season is tight for melon (cantaloupe): pick the fastest varieties, start early under cover, or grow them in a greenhouse.
Zone 3 dates for melon (cantaloupe)
| Sow or plant outside | Jun 10 to Jul 10 |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Tight: the season is short for melon (cantaloupe) here |
| Typical last spring frost | May 5 to May 31 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Sep 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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