Eel River · Cantaloupe
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | May 8th |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 22nd |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 15th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 24th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 12 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well.
If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 12 |
Expert Note: For cantaloupe, warm the soil well and protect from cold nights—good soil warmth at transplant time matters more than early start dates.