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The best time to start planting cantaloupe seeds is when the soil has warmed to at least 70°F and all danger of frost has passed in your area.   If you start planting cantaloupe seeds too early, the cold soil can cause them to rot before they even sprout.   But if you time it … Read more

The best time to transplant cantaloupe seedlings is when they have two to three true leaves and all danger of frost has passed.   If you’ve been wondering when to transplant cantaloupe seedlings, the short answer is once soil temperatures stay above 60°F and nighttime temps don’t dip below 50°F.   Cantaloupe seedlings are fussy … Read more

You should stop watering cantaloupe when the fruits are nearing full ripeness and the leaves begin to yellow naturally.   At that point, the plant needs far less water, and continuing to water heavily can dilute the sugars and cause the melons to crack or rot.   If you’ve been asking when to stop watering … Read more

The best time to plant cantaloupe seeds indoors is about 3 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area.   That timing gives your cantaloupe seeds enough time to grow into strong, healthy seedlings without letting them sit indoors too long.   If you start too early, your cantaloupe seedlings will … Read more

The best time to plant cantaloupe seeds in Texas is from late March through early May, depending on your region.   If you’re wondering when to plant cantaloupe seeds in Texas, the answer really depends on where you live in this big state.   Texas spans multiple growing zones, so cantaloupe planting times can shift … Read more

The best time to plant cantaloupe in Washington State is late spring to early summer, typically from late May through mid-June, once the soil has warmed to at least 65°F and all danger of frost has passed.   Washington State has a shorter growing season than many other regions, so timing is everything when you … Read more