When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in New Orleans
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in New Orleans?
Direct-sow around early May (May 1–May 22) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in New Orleans?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 15–Aug 9) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in New Orleans?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 18–Mar 11) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in New Orleans?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 1–May 22) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in New Orleans?
New Orleans has roughly 304 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 New Orleans's frost dates.