🍉 Watermelon, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Watermelon in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
When to Sow in SEQ
Needs lots of space and heat, SEQ summer is perfect. Thump when hollow-sounding, check tendril nearest fruit has dried. Mulch heavily.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Keep Apart (Enemies)
Kitchen Uses
- Eaten fresh, chilled
- Juiced or blended into agua fresca
- Added to salads with feta and mint
- Rind pickled as a condiment
Health Benefits
- Over 90% water, excellent hydration
- Good source of vitamins A and C
- Contains lycopene antioxidant
- Low calorie summer fruit
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Fruit fly
- Cucumber beetle
Common Diseases
- Powdery mildew
- Anthracnose
Storage
Bench whole for 1 week, fridge cut for 3 to 4 days
Value
Saves ~$8-20/melon, one vine produces 2 to 4 large fruits
Track Watermelon in Your Garden
Drag Watermelon into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Watermelon to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Watermelon in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Watermelon can be sown in September, October, November, December, January, February. Needs lots of space and heat, SEQ summer is perfect. Thump when hollow-sounding, check tendril nearest fruit has dried. Mulch heavily.
What are good companion plants for Watermelon?
Good companions for Watermelon in SEQ include Corn, Nasturtium. Avoid planting near Potato.