Home › Honeydew › Grow in Maryland
Can You Grow Honeydew in Maryland?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Maryland last frost
Maryland first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Maryland
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland
Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Maryland?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Maryland?
Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Honeydews in Maryland?
Plant Honeydews around early March (start indoors Feb 7), harvest May 26 – Jun 25.