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Can You Grow Honeydew in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Rhode Island
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Rhode Island?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Honeydews in Rhode Island?
Plant Honeydews around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Jun 3 – Jul 3.