When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Corpus Christi
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Corpus Christi?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 29–Apr 19) in Corpus Christi, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Corpus Christi?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 12–Jul 7) in Corpus Christi, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Corpus Christi?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 11–Mar 4) in Corpus Christi, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Corpus Christi?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 29–Apr 19) in Corpus Christi, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has roughly 314 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 Corpus Christi's frost dates.