When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Grand Rapids
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Grand Rapids?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 27–Jul 18) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Grand Rapids?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 10–Oct 5) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Grand Rapids?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 25–May 16) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Grand Rapids?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 27–Jul 18) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has roughly 166 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 Rapids's frost dates.