When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Knoxville
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Knoxville?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 5–Jun 26) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Knoxville?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 19–Sep 13) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Knoxville?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 29–Apr 19) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Knoxville?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 5–Jun 26) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Knoxville?
Knoxville has roughly 201 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 Knoxville's frost dates.