When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Tallahassee
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Tallahassee?
Direct-sow around early May (May 6–May 27) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Tallahassee?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 20–Aug 14) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Tallahassee?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Tallahassee?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 6–May 27) in Tallahassee, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee has roughly 248 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 Tallahassee's frost dates.