When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Bakersfield
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Bakersfield?
Direct-sow around late May (May 21–Jun 11) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Bakersfield?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 4–Aug 29) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Bakersfield?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 5–Feb 26) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Bakersfield?
Transplant outdoors around late May (May 21–Jun 11) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has roughly 315 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 Bakersfield's frost dates.