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Can You Grow Honeydew in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Massachusetts

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jul 20

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.