When to plant rockmelon in Murray Downs
- Sow in the ground: early Nov to early JanMurray Downs area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Murray Downs. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A sweet summer melon that loves Adelaide's long hot season. Sow or plant in late spring in warm, rich, free-draining soil. Cut back on water as fruit ripens for the sweetest flavour; it's ready when it slips easily from the stem and smells sweet.