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Can You Grow Honeydew in Louisiana?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Louisiana last frost
Louisiana first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Louisiana
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Louisiana?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Louisiana?
Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).
When do you plant Honeydews in Louisiana?
Plant Honeydews around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest Apr 20 – May 20.