When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Kansas City
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Kansas City?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 2–Jun 23) in Kansas City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Kansas City?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 16–Sep 10) in Kansas City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Kansas City?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Kansas City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Kansas City?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 2–Jun 23) in Kansas City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Kansas City?
Kansas City has roughly 212 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 Kansas City's frost dates.