Title: Why Do Watermelons Rot on the Vines As They Are Growing? | Hunker
Headings: Why Do Watermelons Rot on the Vines As They Are Growing?
Why Do Watermelons Rot on the Vines As They Are Growing?
Blossom End Rot
Belly Rot
Gummy Stem Blight
Bacterial Fruit Blotch
Rind Necrosis
Prevention

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Why Do Watermelons Rot on the Vines As They Are Growing? By Audrey Lynn
Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Practice good cultivation habits to maintain healthy watermelon plants. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a cucurbit, related to cucumbers, cantaloupes and pumpkins. Many cucurbits are susceptible to a wide variety of diseases and insect pests, some of which can damage or kill the watermelon fruit. Watermelons that rot on the vine may be suffering from poor cultivation practices or from a specific malady. In most cases, the problem is treatable and future fruits can be rescued. Advertisement
Blossom End Rot
If the blossom end of the watermelon turns brown and appears to be collapsing inward, the culprit may be blossom end rot. Blossom end rot occurs when rainfall is particularly scarce.