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
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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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Open your calendar →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.