When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Saint Paul
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Saint Paul?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 27–Jul 18) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Saint Paul?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 10–Oct 5) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Saint Paul?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 13–May 4) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Saint Paul?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 27–Jul 18) in Saint Paul, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul has roughly 174 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 Saint Paul's frost dates.