When to plant honeydew melon in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant honeydew melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | February 8 – February 15 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – February 1 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 27 – February 3 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | February 1 – February 8 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 24 – January 31 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 30 – February 6 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – February 1 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 23 – January 30 |
Honeydew Melon in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant honeydew melon in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant honeydew melon spans roughly January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the honeydew melon planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right honeydew 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 honeydew melon take to grow in Florida?
Honeydew Melon takes about 80–100 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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