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Can You Grow Honeydew in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Honeydew needs a long, warm season to fully sweeten — short or cool summers leave it watery.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Hawaii
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.
Gardening in Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Hawaii?
Honeydew needs a long, warm season to fully sweeten — short or cool summers leave it watery.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Honeydews in Hawaii?
Plant Honeydews around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 22 – Apr 21.