When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Jacksonville
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Jacksonville?
Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 19–May 10) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Jacksonville?
Expect to harvest from around early July (Jul 3–Jul 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Jacksonville?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 7–Feb 28) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Jacksonville?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 19–May 10) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has roughly 311 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 Jacksonville's frost dates.