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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Cantaloupes in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cantaloupe in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Cantaloupes in New Hampshire?

Plant Cantaloupes around early April (start indoors Mar 10), harvest Jun 16 – Jul 16.