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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cantaloupes in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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.
Gardening in New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cantaloupe in New Jersey?
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Cantaloupes in New Jersey?
Plant Cantaloupes around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest May 24 – Jun 23.