When to plant melon (cantaloupe) in zone 8
In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25. Sow or plant melon (cantaloupe) around Apr 3 to May 3. Expect to harvest around Jul 3 to Aug 21.
Zone 8 dates for melon (cantaloupe)
| Sow or plant outside | Apr 3 to May 3 |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jul 3 to Aug 21 |
| Typical last spring frost | Feb 25 to Mar 25 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Nov 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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