Jack Miller

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Wisconsin.   It might sound surprising since cantaloupe loves warmth, but Wisconsin gardeners pull it off every summer.   The key is choosing the right variety, starting early, and giving your cantaloupe plants plenty of sun.   If you’ve ever wondered whether you can grow cantaloupe in Wisconsin, the … Read more

You can grow cantaloupe in the fall, but only if you live in a warm climate with a long enough growing season.   Cantaloupe loves heat, sunshine, and plenty of time to ripen, so fall growing works best in places like USDA zones 8 through 11.   If you’re in a cooler region, you can … Read more

You can grow cantaloupe in the shade, but the results will almost always be disappointing compared to growing it in full sun.   Cantaloupe is a warm-season, sun-loving crop that thrives when it gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day.   If you’ve been asking yourself, “Can you grow cantaloupe … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Texas, and it’s actually one of the best places in the country to do it.   The warm climate, long growing season, and plenty of sunshine make Texas a prime spot for growing cantaloupe.   Whether you’re in the sandy soils of East Texas or the drier regions out … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Pennsylvania.   With the right variety, timing, and a little patience, growing cantaloupe in Pennsylvania is absolutely doable.   Pennsylvania sits in USDA hardiness zones 5b through 7b, which gives you a decent window for warm-season melons.   The key is understanding that cantaloupe loves heat, and Pennsylvania summers … Read more