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06 Feb 11, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Do watermelons get blossom end rot? I have a few melons that have a black rotting spot at the end opposite the stem that looks rather like blossom end rot. Is this the case and what can I do?

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24 Mar 11, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi John.. The black rotton spot occurs when the plant has dried out when it has fruit on it. The vine must have a constant supply of moisture when fruit is growing. Hope this helps

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06 Feb 11, Veronika (Australia - temperate climate)

My question is if can be the watermelon plants overwatered? I've got the first fruit beautifully grown for almost the finished size, but the others are seem like going to die before grow to big. I was told that it needs plenty of water. Do I give it too much?

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15 May 11, mohmed (Australia - tropical climate)

too much water will make crack on the watermelon don"t over water plant please for your case i think you need Potassium

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27 Jan 11, robyn (Australia - temperate climate)

i have 3 vines which have lots of flowers and fruit are growing quickley.i would like to know if the vines should be pruned so all energy goes into already established fruit or just leave the plant alone t grow long runners.

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30 Jan 11, Adam (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Robyn your best to avoid pruning the vines as the leaves are a very important part of producing your fruit, what your best off doing is if you have enough melons and want to prevent anymore forming just remove the new ones that are developing and let the vines keep growing and all the energy will go into the existing fruit.

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27 Oct 10, Davis (Australia - tropical climate)

How well do watermelons grow in the Australian tropics in the wet season?

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21 May 11, wayne (Australia - tropical climate)

growing watermelons in the tropics can be very tricky..with a huge wet season like we have just had,i had about an acre of melons and most either rotted,were tastless or didnt develop properly before rotting..to top it off,the flat flooded and washed the rest away.

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17 Oct 10, Geoff (Australia - temperate climate)

Knowing when to pick watermelons can be heartbreaking. The hollow sound when tapped can vary with different fruit, as does the colour where they touch the ground. I have found the best way to tell is when the small curly tenderal CLOSEST to the fruit stalk has died off. This method has saved a lot of mellons being picked too early in my garden. Give it a go, you will be very happy

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17 Sep 10, Suzette (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can you please advice how much watering each of the following veges/herbs need: Pumpkins Watermelons Rockmelons Basil Parsley Thank you

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