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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.

Plant zones

4a–11a

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Cantaloupes in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe (muskmelon) is a sweet, fragrant summer melon that needs real heat and full sun to develop its sugar. Slip off the vine when ripe.

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost in warm soil. Thin to 18-24 inches. Harvest when the melon slips easily from the vine with light pressure.

Full cantaloupe growing guide →

Gardening in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.