When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Huntsville
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Huntsville?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 19–Jun 9) in Huntsville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Huntsville?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 2–Aug 27) in Huntsville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Huntsville?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Huntsville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Huntsville?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 19–Jun 9) in Huntsville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Huntsville?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville's frost dates.