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Can You Grow Honeydew in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Quebec

Start indoors

Apr 3

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 20 – Aug 19

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Quebec?

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

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Honeydews in Quebec?

Plant Honeydews around early May (start indoors Apr 3), harvest Jul 20 – Aug 19.