When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Las Vegas
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Las Vegas?
Direct-sow around early May (May 5–May 26) in Las Vegas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Las Vegas?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 19–Aug 13) in Las Vegas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Las Vegas?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 5–Feb 26) in Las Vegas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Las Vegas?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 5–May 26) in Las Vegas, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
How long is the growing season in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has roughly 305 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 Las Vegas's frost dates.