When to plant cantaloupe in zone 8

Cantaloupe in USDA zone 8

Average zone 8 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Mar 25, first fall frost ≈ Nov 10 (230 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 8 planting calendar