Bidwell Casaba · Melon
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Apr 25th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 9th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 12th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 16th |
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 | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 12 |
Expert Note: For a Bidwell casaba, start plants only briefly indoors (or direct sow if soil is warm) and transplant into reliably warm soil with minimal root disturbance to maximize fruit set in hot, dry weather.