When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Sacramento
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Sacramento?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 10–Jul 1) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Sacramento?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 24–Sep 18) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Sacramento?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 16–Mar 9) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Sacramento?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 10–Jul 1) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Sacramento?
Sacramento has roughly 282 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 Sacramento's frost dates.