When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Hartford
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Hartford?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 21–Jul 12) in Hartford, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Hartford?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 4–Sep 29) in Hartford, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Hartford?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 18–May 9) in Hartford, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Hartford?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 21–Jul 12) in Hartford, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Hartford?
Hartford has roughly 188 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 Hartford's frost dates.