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When to plant bitter melon in Delaware

Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant bitter melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Wilmingtonthe bitter melon transplant out window (April 21–April 28) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Wilmington7bApril 7November 4April 21 – April 28
Dover7bApril 4November 4April 18 – April 25
Newark7bApril 7November 2April 21 – April 28
Middletown7bApril 7November 2April 21 – April 28
Bear7bApril 7November 2April 21 – April 28
Glasgow7bApril 7November 2April 21 – April 28
Brookside7bApril 7November 2April 21 – April 28
Hockessin7aApril 7November 4April 21 – April 28

Bitter Melon in Delaware: FAQ

When can I plant bitter melon in Delaware?

Across Delaware, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Delaware?

Yes. Delaware publishes 11 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 Delaware?

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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