When to plant muskmelon in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant muskmelon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 29 in New Orleans to April 4 in Claiborne — below are local dates for 55 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9b | January 22 | January 5 | January 29 – February 5 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | March 7 – March 14 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | February 6 – February 13 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | March 5 – March 12 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | February 21 – February 28 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | February 6 – February 13 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | March 7 – March 14 |
Muskmelon in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant muskmelon in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to transplant muskmelon spans roughly January 29 in New Orleans to April 4 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the muskmelon planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 cities with their own frost dates, so the right muskmelon 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 muskmelon take to grow in Louisiana?
Muskmelon takes about 70–90 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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