When to plant cantaloupe in zone 9

Cantaloupe in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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 9 planting calendar