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Can You Grow Honeydew in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in New Jersey?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Honeydews in New Jersey?
Plant Honeydews around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Jun 3 – Jul 3.