When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Salt Lake City
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 25–Jul 16) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Salt Lake City?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 8–Oct 3) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Salt Lake City?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 12–May 3) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 25–Jul 16) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has roughly 194 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 Salt Lake City's frost dates.