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: Consistent, even irrigation is crucial in the last two weeks of watermelon growth. Over-irrigating before fruits become ripe can cause watermelons to split on the vine. Heavy rain just before harvest is also a reason watermelons crack. According to the University of California Extension, as watermelon start to ripen they attain better flavor when watering is reduced. 00:00
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References
University of Minnesota; Growing Melons in Minnesota Home Gardens; Karl Foord and Jill MacKenzie; 2009
University of California: Watermelon Production in California
GrimesHort.com: Watermelon
Resources
University of Arkansas;