When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Riverside
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Riverside?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 7–Jun 28) in Riverside, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Riverside?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 21–Sep 15) in Riverside, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 70%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Riverside?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 12–Apr 2) in Riverside, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Riverside?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 7–Jun 28) in Riverside, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Riverside?
Riverside has roughly 293 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 Riverside's frost dates.