When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in London
Melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) is frost-tender, so every date keys off London's last spring frost of Apr 6.
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Common questions
How long is the growing season in London?
London has roughly 234 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 London's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.