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Can You Grow Honeydew in Colorado?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Colorado last frost

early April

Colorado first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Colorado

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 26 – Jul 26

Dates are approximate, based on Colorado'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 Colorado

Colorado has a semi-arid mountain climate with intense sunshine and low humidity. Front Range cities like Denver are Zone 5-6; higher elevations are Zones 3-4.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Colorado?

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

What zone is Colorado?

Colorado spans USDA Zone 5b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Honeydews in Colorado?

Plant Honeydews around early April (start indoors Mar 10), harvest Jun 26 – Jul 26.