When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Vancouver
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Vancouver?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 11–May 2) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 25–Jul 20) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 11–May 2) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 222 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) to maturity outdoors.
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 Vancouver's frost dates.