When to plant cantaloupes in zone 4a
In zone 4a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 12 and the first fall frost around Sep 21. Here is when to plant cantaloupes.
Sow in the bedMay 26
Start pickingAug 14
Your cantaloupe calendar for zone 4a
- May 26: Sow cantaloupe seeds in the bed
- Aug 14: 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 4a. 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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