When to plant cantaloupes in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant cantaloupes.
Sow in the bedMar 29
Start pickingJun 17
Your cantaloupe calendar for zone 8b
- Mar 29: Sow cantaloupe seeds in the bed
- Jun 17: 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 8b. 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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