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Can You Grow Honeydew in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 26 – Jul 26

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Honeydews in New Hampshire?

Plant Honeydews around early April (start indoors Mar 10), harvest Jun 26 – Jul 26.