When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Fayetteville
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Fayetteville?
Direct-sow around late May (May 22–Jun 12) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Fayetteville?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 5–Aug 30) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Fayetteville?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 26–Apr 16) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Fayetteville?
Transplant outdoors around late May (May 22–Jun 12) in Fayetteville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has roughly 228 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 Fayetteville's frost dates.