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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cantaloupes in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cantaloupe in Vermont?
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cantaloupes in Vermont?
Plant Cantaloupes around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 24 – Jul 24.