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Can You Grow Honeydew in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 6 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.