When to plant cantaloupes in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant cantaloupes.
Sow in the bedJun 3
Start pickingAug 22
Your cantaloupe calendar for zone 3a
- Jun 3: Sow cantaloupe seeds in the bed
- Aug 22: Start picking cantaloupes
Ripe when the melon slips off the vine with a gentle push.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 3a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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