When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Winston-Salem
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Winston-Salem?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Winston-Salem, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Winston-Salem?
Expect to harvest from around mid August (Aug 18–Sep 12) in Winston-Salem, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Winston-Salem?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 22–Apr 12) in Winston-Salem, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Winston-Salem?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 4–Jun 25) in Winston-Salem, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has roughly 219 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 Winston-Salem's frost dates.