Jack Miller

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Minnesota, and plenty of gardeners across the state do it successfully every summer.   The catch is that Minnesota has a shorter growing season than cantaloupe’s native tropical climate prefers, so you’ll need to choose the right varieties and give your plants a head start.   If you’ve been … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Ohio.   Ohio’s climate actually supports cantaloupe growing quite well during the summer months.   The state falls within USDA hardiness zones 5b through 6b, which gives you a solid window for warm-season crops like cantaloupe.   If you’ve been wondering whether your Ohio garden can produce sweet, juicy … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Michigan.   It’s absolutely possible to grow cantaloupe in Michigan, and many gardeners across the state do it successfully every summer.   The key is understanding Michigan’s climate, choosing the right varieties, and giving your cantaloupe plants the warm, sunny conditions they crave.   Michigan sits in USDA hardiness … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Massachusetts.   It’s absolutely possible to grow cantaloupe in Massachusetts as long as you pick the right varieties and give the plants a long, warm growing season.   Massachusetts sits in USDA hardiness zones 5a to 7b, which means the growing season is shorter than in the South, but … Read more

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in Florida, and many gardeners across the state do it successfully every year.   The warm, humid climate is actually a natural fit for cantaloupe, which loves heat and plenty of sunshine.   That said, growing cantaloupe in Florida comes with a few challenges you’ll need to plan around, especially … Read more