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