When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Canberra
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Canberra?
Direct-sow around early November (Nov 3–Nov 24) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Canberra?
Expect to harvest from around mid January (Jan 17–Feb 11) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Canberra?
Start seeds indoors around late September (Sep 29–Oct 20) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Canberra?
Transplant outdoors around early November (Nov 3–Nov 24) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Canberra?
Canberra has roughly 182 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 Canberra's frost dates.