When should I plant Melona in Zone 8a?

Start Melona seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 28.

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 Melona in Zone 8a?

Yes. Melona needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍈 Growing Melona in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Melona. Zadnja slana: Apr 5. Prva slana: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dni)

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Zadnja slanaApr 5

Prva slanaOct 28

Sezona206 dni

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When to Plant Melona in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Melona seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Melona seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 28

First harvest approximately Jun 28 (~70 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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