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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Cantaloupes in Kansas

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.