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Can You Grow Honeydew in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Prince Edward Island

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 4 – Aug 3

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island'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 Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.