Cercospora leaf spot is a disease caused by the fungus Cercospora citrullina. It can affect all cucurbit crops (like cucumber and squash) but it is… Read More »What Causes Brown Spots On Watermelon Leaves?
Watermelon Peperomias need frequent misting during the spring and summer months. If the air’s too dry, the botanical becomes dehydrated, and the leaves split. Should… Read More »Should I Mist My Watermelon Plant?
Calcium Nitrate provides 100% water-soluble calcium and calcium, in early stages of watermelon development, is key to maintaining vigorous and healthy plant growth. What is… Read More »Is Calcium Nitrate Good For Watermelons?
There is no such thing as a boy versus girl watermelon, even though there are male and female watermelon flowers. North Carolina is in peak… Read More »Are There Male Watermelons?
When watermelon leaves turn yellow, you can eye these culprits: Nitrogen Deficiency – Both young and old leaves can show signs of nitrogen deficiency and… Read More »Why Are My Watermelon Leaves Turning Yellow With Brown Spots?
Neem oil is an excellent treatment, but increasing air circulation around your watermelon plant by pruning can be equally effective. Can you spray neem oil… Read More »Can You Use Neem Oil On Watermelon Plants?
Cross-Pollinators This isn’t usually a big problem with watermelons, since watermelons don’t cross-pollinate with many plants, including closely related ones such as cantaloupe. Different varieties… Read More »Can Watermelons Cross-Pollinate With Other Watermelons?
Watermelons will grow best in soil that is moist but not overly wet. In any case, overwatering can result in crown and root rot, which… Read More »Can You Overwater Watermelon Seeds?
The USDA food database recognizes one serving of watermelon to be approximately 280g (about 1/16th of a watermelon). A healthy adult can safely eat 1-2… Read More »How Many Slices Of Watermelon Should You Eat?
Eating too much watermelon may cause health problems such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting and gas formation because of the presence of certain constituents (Lycopene) in… Read More »Is Watermelon Cause Vomiting?