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Can You Grow Honeydew in Minnesota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Minnesota last frost

late April

Minnesota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Minnesota

Start indoors

Mar 28

Transplant

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 14 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota

Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Minnesota?

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

What zone is Minnesota?

Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Honeydews in Minnesota?

Plant Honeydews around late April (start indoors Mar 28), harvest Jul 14 – Aug 13.