When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around early May (May 8–May 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 22–Aug 16) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 3–Apr 24) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 8–May 29) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 181 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 Birmingham's frost dates.