When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Calgary

Melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) is frost-tender, so every date keys off Calgary's last spring frost of May 22.

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Common questions

How long is the growing season in Calgary?

Calgary has roughly 120 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) to maturity outdoors.

The rule of thumb

Sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Calgary's frost dates.

Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.