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Can You Grow Honeydew in Missouri?

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

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Missouri

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jul 20

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.