When to plant honeydew melon in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant honeydew melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | April 5 – April 12 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 30 – April 6 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | March 23 – March 30 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | April 10 – April 17 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | April 8 – April 15 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 31 – April 7 |
Honeydew Melon in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant honeydew melon in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant honeydew melon spans roughly March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the honeydew melon planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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