When to plant bitter melon in Ohio
Ohio 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 22 in Cleveland to May 22 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6b | April 20 | October 24 | May 4 – May 11 |
| Cleveland | 7a | April 8 | November 12 | April 22 – April 29 |
| Cincinnati | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 30 – May 7 |
| Toledo | 6b | April 20 | October 27 | May 4 – May 11 |
| Akron | 6b | April 24 | October 28 | May 8 – May 15 |
| Dayton | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Parma | 6b | April 20 | November 3 | May 4 – May 11 |
| Canton | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | May 8 – May 15 |
Bitter Melon in Ohio: FAQ
When can I plant bitter melon in Ohio?
Across Ohio, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly April 22 in Cleveland to May 22 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Ohio?
Yes. Ohio publishes 187 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 Ohio?
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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