When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Chesapeake
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Chesapeake?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Chesapeake?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 18–Sep 12) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Chesapeake?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 8–Mar 29) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Chesapeake?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has roughly 248 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 Chesapeake's frost dates.