When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Grand Prairie
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Grand Prairie?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 16–Jun 6) in Grand Prairie, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Grand Prairie?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 30–Aug 24) in Grand Prairie, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Grand Prairie?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Grand Prairie, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Grand Prairie?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 16–Jun 6) in Grand Prairie, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie has roughly 266 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 Grand Prairie's frost dates.