When to plant watermelon in Moonan Brook
- Sow in trays: early Oct to late OctMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to early DecMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to early DecMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: late Nov to early DecMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Moonan Brook. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A sprawling summer vine that needs Adelaide's long hot season, plenty of space and warm soil. Sow or plant in late spring. A melon is ripe when the tendril nearest it has browned and the patch underneath turns creamy yellow.