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When to Plant Cantaloupe in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 4, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 25 in Cartersville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 70–90 days

Same warm-soil requirements as watermelon; avoid disturbing roots when transplanting.

Cantaloupe Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
AtlantaFeb 24 – Mar 3Apr 7 – Apr 14
ColumbusFeb 5 – Feb 12Mar 19 – Mar 26
SavannahFeb 2 – Feb 9Mar 16 – Mar 23
AthensFeb 23 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
South FultonFeb 15 – Feb 22Mar 29 – Apr 5
Sandy SpringsFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
RoswellFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
MaconFeb 21 – Feb 28Apr 4 – Apr 11
Johns CreekFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 17Mar 24 – Mar 31
Warner RobinsFeb 11 – Feb 18Mar 25 – Apr 1
AlpharettaFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
MariettaFeb 27 – Mar 6Apr 10 – Apr 17
SmyrnaFeb 27 – Mar 6Apr 10 – Apr 17
ValdostaFeb 5 – Feb 12Mar 19 – Mar 26
BrookhavenFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
StonecrestFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
DunwoodyFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
AugustaJan 30 – Feb 6Mar 13 – Mar 20
Peachtree CornersFeb 25 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
GainesvilleFeb 20 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
MiltonMar 7 – Mar 14Apr 18 – Apr 25
NewnanMar 6 – Mar 13Apr 17 – Apr 24
MabletonFeb 27 – Mar 6Apr 10 – Apr 17
RomeMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 15 – Apr 22
MartinezJan 30 – Feb 6Mar 13 – Mar 20
East PointFeb 15 – Feb 22Mar 29 – Apr 5
Peachtree CityFeb 26 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
DaltonMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 16 – Apr 23
KennesawMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 16 – Apr 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cantaloupe in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 4, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 25 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cantaloupe take to grow?

Cantaloupe typically take 70–90 days from planting to harvest. Same warm-soil requirements as watermelon; avoid disturbing roots when transplanting.

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