When to plant melon in zone 10b
A planting schedule for melon in USDA hardiness zone 10b, where the typical last spring frost is around Jan 9, 2026 and the first fall frost around Jan 5, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 90847) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Melon planting schedule for zone 10b
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 5, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026
- Start hardening offFeb 19, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMar 5, 2026 – Mar 5, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 19, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 90847) in zone 10b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.