When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Baton Rouge
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Direct-sow around early May (May 6–May 27) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Baton Rouge?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 20–Aug 14) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Baton Rouge?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 25–Mar 18) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 6–May 27) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has roughly 278 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 Baton Rouge's frost dates.