When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Vancouver
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Vancouver?
Direct-sow around late July (Jul 25–Aug 15) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around early October (Oct 8–Nov 2) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 29–Apr 19) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around late July (Jul 25–Aug 15) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 221 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 Vancouver's frost dates.