When Can I Plant Cantaloupe in Zone 8b

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One of the best tools that you have as a gardener to help figure out your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The zone information's most crucial data reveals the average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

To determine the appropriate planting time for cantaloupe, you can utilize the USDA zone information for the 8b region.

Planting Calendar for Cantaloupe

Frost tolerance for cantaloupe Not tolerant of frost
When to plant After all chance of frost has passed

Since cantaloupe cannot tolerate cold, you must wait until there is no risk of frost before planting it.

Visual Calendar for Cantaloupe

Planting Calendar for Cantaloupe in Zone 8b

 
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Start Seeds
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Direct Sow
Transplant
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Harvest
Harvest Time
Winter Crop
Winter Crop
Over-winter
Over-winter

Key dates to remember:

 
Start seeds indoors: Jan 15
 
Direct sow seeds: Apr 1
 
Transplant starts outside: Apr 15
 
Summer harvest time: May 15
 
Start winter crop: Aug 15
 
Start over-winter: Nov 15

Last Frost Date for Zone 8b

The average date of last frost is March 15 in zone 8b. It might get as low as 15°F (-9°C) during the coldest months of winter.

As the USDA zone information for zone 8b is only an average, the actual date of your last frost will differ annually. Since every microclimate is different, you should also watch the weather forecast closely as you get close to planting time. Watch the weather forecast before planting outside, and have frost protection ready if low temperatures are expected.

USDA Info for Zone 8b

Here is the info for USDA zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring) March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall) 2015-11-15
Lowest Expected Low 15°F (-9°C)
Highest Expected Low 20°F (-6°C)

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F (-9°C). On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F (-6°C).

Other Plants to Grow in Zone 8b

You may be interested in our other planting guides for zone 8b.

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USDA Zones

USDA zones are a popular way of determining which plants can grow in your area. Zones tell you when your average first and last frost date are, as well as how cold you can expect it to get in the winter.

Our site works best if you choose your zone from the list below. If you do not know your USDA zone, then you can use our zone map.

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