When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Adelaide
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Adelaide?
Direct-sow around late August (Aug 29–Sep 19) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Adelaide?
Expect to harvest from around mid November (Nov 12–Dec 7) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Adelaide?
Start seeds indoors around late July (Jul 25–Aug 15) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Adelaide?
Transplant outdoors around late August (Aug 29–Sep 19) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Adelaide?
Adelaide has roughly 304 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) to maturity outdoors.
Sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Adelaide's frost dates.