Title: Garden Guides | Why Do Watermelons Split on the Vine?
Headings: Why Do Watermelons Split on the Vine?
Why Do Watermelons Split on the Vine?
Water Melons Deeply
Water Melons Infrequently
Mulch to Conserve Moisture
Water Reduction Prior to Ripening

Content: Maintaining water levels frees calcium to be used by the plants. Drip irrigation is recommended to deliver water to plants without leaving the soil soggy. Vine-ripened watermelons are a clear confirmation that summer has arrived. Plant stresses such as pests, leaf diseases and poor nutrition will affect the health and taste of watermelons. Water Melons Infrequently
No matter how hot the weather gets, daily watering is counterproductive to watermelon production. Watermelon roots reach far into the soil, which makes them a drought-resistant fruit. Native to Africa, watermelons do best in dry and warm weather. After the crop is established, watermelons can go for weeks without watering. At times, this is done purposefully to encourage deep root growth in younger plants. Mulch to Conserve Moisture
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Mulch prevents weeds and conserves moisture during drought periods.