Growing cantaloupe in zone 9a
In USDA zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is when to plant cantaloupe against those dates.
Transplant outdoorsMarch 2 to March 16
Direct sow outdoorsMarch 2 to March 16
These are zone 9a averages
Computed from 2,196 ZIP codes in zone 9a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.
Get my exact datesUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for cantaloupe from Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.