When to plant cantaloupes in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant cantaloupes.
Sow in the bedApr 8
Start pickingJun 27
Your cantaloupe calendar for zone 8a
- Apr 8: Sow cantaloupe seeds in the bed
- Jun 27: 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 8a. 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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