When to Plant Winter Melon in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around March 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to August 23, and expect your first harvest around August 23. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Winter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Start seeds indoors
Mar 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Aug 23
Winter Melon is ready to harvest in about 130 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Winter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 20
Transplant outdoors
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Aug 11
Winter Melon is ready to harvest in about 130 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with winter melon
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