When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Baltimore
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Baltimore?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Baltimore, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Baltimore?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 18–Sep 12) in Baltimore, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Baltimore?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 10–Mar 31) in Baltimore, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Baltimore?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Baltimore, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Baltimore?
Baltimore has roughly 249 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 Baltimore's frost dates.