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Can You Grow Honeydew in Ohio?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11a

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

80–110 days

When to plant Honeydews in Ohio

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 26 – Jul 26

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Honeydew in Ohio?

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

What zone is Ohio?

Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Honeydews in Ohio?

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