When should I plant Meló in Zone 9a?

Start Meló seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jun 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Meló in Zone 9a?

Yes. Meló needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍈 Growing Meló in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Meló. Darrera gelada: Mar 20. Primera gelada: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dies)

Zona9a

Darrera geladaMar 20

Primera geladaNov 12

Temporada237 dies

Collita85 dies

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When to Plant Meló in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Meló seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Meló seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 12

First harvest approximately Jun 12 (~70 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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