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Growing Pumpkins and Watermelons in Queensland: Timing and Harvest

Pumpkin & Watermelon in Gold Coast

Both hate cold. Direct sow after frost when nights >15°C, days >26°C. They don't transplant well. Water 2.5 cm/week if no rain. Maturity 90–120 days depending on variety. Australian Dept. of Agriculture: Horticulture Crops.

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