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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Cantaloupes in Delaware

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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.

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Gardening in Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cantaloupe in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Cantaloupes in Delaware?

Plant Cantaloupes around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest May 16 – Jun 15.