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When to plant rockmelon in Perth

Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rockmelon window:

Sow

November – December

Transplant

Harvest

February – March

Temperate zone tip

Perth and Adelaide's warm, dry summers make superb rockmelon, plant October–December in full sun.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Rockmelon is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant rockmelon in Perth?

In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – December. Harvest typically runs February – March.

Can you grow rockmelon in Perth?

Yes — rockmelon grows well around Perth when planted in its window. Perth and Adelaide's warm, dry summers make superb rockmelon, plant October–December in full sun.