When to plant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) in Dunedin
Common questions
When can I sow melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Dunedin?
Direct-sow around early November (Nov 1–Nov 22) in Dunedin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 68%.
When will melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) be ready to harvest in Dunedin?
Expect to harvest from around mid January (Jan 15–Feb 9) in Dunedin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 61%.
When should I start melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) seeds indoors in Dunedin?
Start seeds indoors around late September (Sep 27–Oct 18) in Dunedin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 65%.
When can I transplant melon (cantaloupe/watermelon) outdoors in Dunedin?
Transplant outdoors around early November (Nov 1–Nov 22) in Dunedin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 68%.
How long is the growing season in Dunedin?
Dunedin has roughly 178 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 Dunedin's frost dates.