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Can You Grow Cantaloupe in Wyoming?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Wyoming last frost

mid-April

Wyoming first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–100 days

When to plant Cantaloupes in Wyoming

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Jul 24

Dates are approximate, based on Wyoming'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 Wyoming

Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.