When to plant cantaloupe in New Hampshire

Cantaloupe
Plant out in Manchester
May 14–May 28

Across New Hampshire the window opens between May 13 and May 28. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Manchester
Apr 2–Apr 9
Plant out, Manchester
May 14–May 28
Sow outdoors, Manchester
May 14–May 28
Last sowing for a harvest
Jun 29
Last frost, Manchester
Apr 30

Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 2–4 weeks after the last frost. A ripe cantaloupe slips off the vine with a light push.

Cantaloupe planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
ManchesterMay 14–May 28
NashuaMay 13–May 27
ConcordMay 22–Jun 5
DoverMay 17–May 31
RochesterMay 14–May 28
KeeneMay 28–Jun 11
PortsmouthMay 18–Jun 1
DerryMay 14–May 28

Questions

When should I plant cantaloupe in New Hampshire?

In Manchester, plant out from May 14 to May 28. Across New Hampshire the window opens between May 13 and May 28, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 2–4 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in New Hampshire