When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Moreno Valley
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Moreno Valley?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 8–Jun 29) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Moreno Valley?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 22–Sep 16) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Moreno Valley?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 1–Mar 22) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Moreno Valley?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 8–Jun 29) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Moreno Valley?
Moreno Valley has roughly 284 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 Moreno Valley's frost dates.