When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Louisville
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Louisville?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Louisville?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 18–Sep 12) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Louisville?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Louisville?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Louisville?
Louisville 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 Louisville's frost dates.