When to plant watermelon in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the watermelon window:
Sow
December – January
Transplant
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Harvest
March – April
Temperate zone tip
Plant October–December in Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide; choose earlier varieties in shorter-season spots.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Watermelon is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant watermelon in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed December – January. Harvest typically runs March – April.
Can you grow watermelon in Adelaide?
Yes — watermelon grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Plant October–December in Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide; choose earlier varieties in shorter-season spots.