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When to Plant Honeydew in Monroe County, OH

Honeydew melons have smooth, pale green rinds and sweet, light green flesh. They require a long, warm growing season and are slightly more heat-tolerant than cantaloupe.

Monroe County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 176 days.

At an elevation of 567 feet, Monroe County receives approximately 31.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Honeydew during the growing season.

Monroe County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
176 days
Last Spring Frost April 27
176 growing days
First Fall Frost October 20

Monroe County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.8-6.9

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Honeydew

Honeydew needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Honeydew Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.3" 1" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 3.4" 0.9" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
Jul 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 3.1" 1.2" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2.7" 1.6" 💧 Light watering
Nov 1.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Monroe County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Honeydew Planting Timeline — Monroe County, OH

Honeydew Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 18 May 18 – Jun 1
Harvest August 10 Aug 10 – Sep 21

Plant 1" deep · 30" apart · Rows 42" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June Transplant Outdoors
July
August Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

80–110 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

176 days in Monroe County

Growing Tips for Monroe County

Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting. Plant on raised mounds of rich soil. Harvest when the blossom end gives slightly when pressed and the skin turns creamy yellow.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Honeydew in Monroe County, OH?

Monroe County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 27. Plan your Honeydew planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Monroe County, OH?

Monroe County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and first fall frost is October 20.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Monroe County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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