When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Little Rock
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Little Rock?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 17–Jun 7) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Little Rock?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 31–Aug 25) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Little Rock?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 14–Apr 4) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Little Rock?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 17–Jun 7) in Little Rock, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Little Rock?
Little Rock has roughly 239 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 Little Rock's frost dates.