Rockmelon Seeds
Cucumis melo
How to grow Rockmelon from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Sowing depth: 15 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 6-10 days
- Days to harvest: 80-95 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 5 years
- Packet: approx. 15 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | spring, summer |
| melbourne | spring |
| brisbane | spring, summer |
| perth | spring, summer |
| canberra | spring |
| adelaide | spring, summer |
| darwin | autumn, winter |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 15 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 6-10 days.