When to plant cantaloupe in zone 10

Cantaloupe in USDA zone 10

Average zone 10 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Jan 31, first fall frost ≈ Dec 15 (318 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Melons need heat; black plastic mulch warms soil in cooler zones.

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