Planting Date · Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for cantaloupe based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
70°F
Days to Maturity
80 days
Frost Tolerance
very tender
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow 2–3 weeks after the last frost.
- Cantaloupes need warm soil (70°F+) and hot days (80°F+) for good sweetness.
- Use row covers early in the season to boost warmth, removing at flowering for pollination.
- Harvest when the stem slips easily from the fruit with gentle pressure.