When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Edinburgh
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Edinburgh?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Edinburgh?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 29–Aug 23) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Edinburgh?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Edinburgh?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has roughly 170 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 Edinburgh's frost dates.