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When to plant bitter melon in Oklahoma

Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant bitter melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Ardmore to May 2 in Guymon — below are local dates for 45 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Oklahoma Citythe bitter melon transplant out window (April 18–April 25) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Oklahoma City7bApril 4November 2April 18 – April 25
Tulsa7bMarch 31November 4April 14 – April 21
Norman7bApril 3November 3April 17 – April 24
Broken Arrow7bApril 1November 1April 15 – April 22
Edmond7bApril 10October 28April 24 – May 1
Lawton7bMarch 26November 7April 9 – April 16
Moore7bMarch 31November 5April 14 – April 21
Midwest City7bApril 2November 5April 16 – April 23

Bitter Melon in Oklahoma: FAQ

When can I plant bitter melon in Oklahoma?

Across Oklahoma, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly March 29 in Ardmore to May 2 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 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 Oklahoma?

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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