When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Sioux Falls
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Sioux Falls?
Direct-sow around late June (Jun 26–Jul 17) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Sioux Falls?
Expect to harvest from around early September (Sep 9–Oct 4) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Sioux Falls?
Start seeds indoors around late April (Apr 24–May 15) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Sioux Falls?
Transplant outdoors around late June (Jun 26–Jul 17) in Sioux Falls, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has roughly 153 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 Sioux Falls's frost dates.