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When to plant bitter melon in Connecticut

Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant bitter melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 19 in Bridgeport to May 22 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Bridgeportthe bitter melon transplant out window (April 19–April 26) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Bridgeport7aApril 5November 6April 19 – April 26
Stamford7aApril 17October 23May 1 – May 8
New Haven7aApril 17October 27May 1 – May 8
Hartford6bApril 17October 26May 1 – May 8
Waterbury6bApril 26October 16May 10 – May 17
Norwalk7aApril 17October 23May 1 – May 8
Danbury6bMay 1October 14May 15 – May 22
New Britain6bApril 17October 26May 1 – May 8

Bitter Melon in Connecticut: FAQ

When can I plant bitter melon in Connecticut?

Across Connecticut, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly April 19 in Bridgeport to May 22 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bitter melon planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does bitter melon take to grow in Connecticut?

Bitter Melon takes about 55–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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