When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Montgomery
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Montgomery?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 16–Jun 6) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Montgomery?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 30–Aug 24) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Montgomery?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Montgomery?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 16–Jun 6) in Montgomery, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Montgomery?
Montgomery has roughly 240 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 Montgomery's frost dates.