When to plant cantaloupe in zone 7

Cantaloupe in USDA zone 7

Average zone 7 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 10, first fall frost ≈ Oct 30 (203 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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• Zone 7 planting calendar