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Can You Grow Honeydew in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Honeydew needs a long, warm season to fully sweeten — short or cool summers leave it watery.

Plant zones

4a–11a

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Sep 3 – Oct 3

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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.

Full honeydew growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Northwest Territories?

Honeydew needs a long, warm season to fully sweeten — short or cool summers leave it watery.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Honeydews in Northwest Territories?

Plant Honeydews around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Sep 3 – Oct 3.