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Can You Grow Honeydew in Kansas?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Kansas

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jul 20

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.