When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Jersey City
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Jersey City?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Jersey City?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 23–Sep 17) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Jersey City?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 22–Apr 12) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Jersey City?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Jersey City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Jersey City?
Jersey City has roughly 223 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 Jersey City's frost dates.