When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Oklahoma City
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Direct-sow around late May (May 28–Jun 18) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Oklahoma City?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 11–Sep 5) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Oklahoma City?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 25–Apr 15) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Oklahoma City?
Transplant outdoors around late May (May 28–Jun 18) in Oklahoma City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has roughly 223 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 Oklahoma City's frost dates.