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Can You Grow Honeydew in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Tennessee
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Tennessee?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Honeydews in Tennessee?
Plant Honeydews around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Jun 3 – Jul 3.