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Can You Grow Honeydew in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Indiana

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 26 – Jul 26

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.