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When to plant rockmelon in Sydney

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

Sow

December – March

Transplant

Harvest

April – June

Temperate zone tip

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

Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives rockmelon plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant rockmelon in Sydney?

In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs April – June.

Can you grow rockmelon in Sydney?

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