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Can You Grow Honeydew in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 30

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Florida?

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

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Honeydews in Florida?

Plant Honeydews around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 31 – Apr 30.