When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Fort Worth
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Fort Worth?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Fort Worth?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 29–Aug 23) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Fort Worth?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 9–Mar 30) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Fort Worth?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 15–Jun 5) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has roughly 253 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 Fort Worth's frost dates.