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Can You Grow Honeydew in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in New Brunswick
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.