When to plant True Melon

True Melon can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 100°F and soil temperature is above 65°F. For best possible results aim to plant True Melon when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 75°F and 95°F and soil temperature is above 70°F.

Sow True Melon directly

Start True Melon indoors

True Melon growing facts

Plant name	True Melon
Plant Family	Cucurbitaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	80 - 100 days
Min tolerable temperature	55°F
Max tolerable temperature	100°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	75°F to 95°F
Seed germination temperature	70°F to 90°F