When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in San Jose
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in San Jose?
Direct-sow around early July (Jul 9–Jul 30) in San Jose, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in San Jose?
Expect to harvest from around late September (Sep 22–Oct 17) in San Jose, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in San Jose?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 17–Mar 10) in San Jose, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in San Jose?
Transplant outdoors around early July (Jul 9–Jul 30) in San Jose, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in San Jose?
San Jose has roughly 294 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 Jose's frost dates.