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Can You Grow Honeydew in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.

Plant zones

4a–11a

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 4 – Aug 3

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Honeydew

Honeydew melons are smooth-skinned, pale-fleshed, and intensely sweet when ripened in real summer heat. A bit slower than cantaloupe but worth the wait.

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin to 24 inches. Harvest when the blossom end yields slightly to pressure and the melon smells sweet.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in New Brunswick?

Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Honeydews in New Brunswick?

Plant Honeydews around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jul 4 – Aug 3.