Watermelon – Splitting
Q: This is our first time growing watermelons and we have a prolific crop. We’re running into a problem with the fruit splitting on the vine. What causes this?
A: I think the splitting was caused by irregular watering. Watermelon vines consume a lot of water and the soil can become dry before you know it. If you wait to water when the leaves are a bit wilted, the sudden availability of water causes the rind to split. The same phenomenon happens with tomatoes occasionally.
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English Ivy – Dying
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Pond – Plants For Pondside
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Ant – Boric Acid/Peanut Butter Bait
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Malabar Spinach – Leaf Spot
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Ant – Boric Acid/Peanut Butter Bait
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