When should I plant Melón Vodný in Zone 8a?

Start Melón Vodný seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Melón Vodný in Zone 8a?

Yes. Melón Vodný needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Melón Vodný in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Melón Vodný. Posledný mráz: Apr 5. Prvý mráz: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dní)

Zóna8a

Posledný mrázApr 5

Prvý mrázOct 28

Sezóna206 dní

Úroda90 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Melón Vodný in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Melón Vodný seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Melón Vodný seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~75 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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