When to Plant Winter Melon in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9, start seeds indoors around February 1, transplant or plant outdoors March 15 to July 23, and expect your first harvest around July 23.
Winter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 9
Start seeds indoors
Feb 1
Transplant outdoors
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 23
Winter Melon is ready to harvest in about 130 days. Dates use USDA zone 9a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 9 means for winter melon
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 9 gives you roughly 275 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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