When to plant melon in zone 1a
A planting schedule for melon in USDA hardiness zone 1a, where the typical last spring frost is around May 25, 2026 and the first fall frost around Aug 26, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 99788) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Melon planting schedule for zone 1a
- Start seeds indoorsMay 23, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026
- Start hardening offJun 6, 2026 – Jul 8, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsJun 20, 2026 – Jul 18, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 6, 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 99788) in zone 1a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.