When to Plant Winter Melon in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10, start seeds indoors around January 2, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to June 23, and expect your first harvest around June 23.
Winter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 10
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Jun 23
Winter Melon is ready to harvest in about 130 days. Dates use USDA zone 10a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 10 means for winter melon
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 10 gives you roughly 334 frost-free days, and winter melon need about 130 days to mature.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of winter melon in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with winter melon
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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