When should I plant Melona in Zone 8b?

Start Melona seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Melona in Zone 8b?

Yes. Melona needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍈 Growing Melona in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Melona. Zadnja slana: Mar 22. Prva slana: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dni)

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Zadnja slanaMar 22

Prva slanaNov 10

Sezona233 dni

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When to Plant Melona in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Melona seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Melona seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 14

First harvest approximately Jun 14 (~70 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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