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Honey Blonde · Honeydew Melon

Zone 7a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 20th
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsJul 18th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

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.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)12
Expert Note: Harden off carefully and transplant into warm soil (60–70°F) to avoid root shock; use row cover early if nights dip.