When to plant watermelon in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the watermelon window:
Sow
October – February
Transplant
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Harvest
March – May
Sub-tropical zone tip
SE QLD's long hot summers are ideal. Plant September–December and give vines plenty of room.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Watermelon is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant watermelon in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed October – February. Harvest typically runs March – May.
Can you grow watermelon in Brisbane?
Yes — watermelon grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. SE QLD's long hot summers are ideal. Plant September–December and give vines plenty of room.