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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cantaloupes in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cantaloupe in Virginia?
Cantaloupe grows well here — it loves heat and full sun and will reward you with sweet fruit.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cantaloupes in Virginia?
Plant Cantaloupes around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest May 16 – Jun 15.