When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Birmingham
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Birmingham?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 19–Jun 9) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 2–Aug 27) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 21–Apr 11) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 19–Jun 9) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 229 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 Birmingham's frost dates.