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Can You Grow Honeydew in Wisconsin?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Wisconsin last frost
Wisconsin first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Wisconsin
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Wisconsin?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Honeydews in Wisconsin?
Plant Honeydews around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jul 4 – Aug 3.