When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in San Bernardino
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in San Bernardino?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 8–Jun 29) in San Bernardino, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in San Bernardino?
Expect to harvest from around late August (Aug 22–Sep 16) in San Bernardino, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 70%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in San Bernardino?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 1–Mar 22) in San Bernardino, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in San Bernardino?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 8–Jun 29) in San Bernardino, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino has roughly 284 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 San Bernardino's frost dates.