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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cantaloupes in Oregon
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cantaloupe in Oregon?
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Cantaloupes in Oregon?
Plant Cantaloupes around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest Apr 10 – May 10.