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Growing Melons

August 20, 2021

I'm getting worried, My watermelon and cantaloupe are small, tennis ball size cantaloupe and marble size watermelon. Should I trim back the vines or pull new flowers to get them going?

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Undersized and nonripening melons usually mean temperatures are too cool or the plants are a bit crowded. At this point in the season, you could try pruning off some of the actual fruits that seems most weak/late; the vine will compensate by providing more energy and resources to the remainder. Good luck!

 

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Actually, you may need to do both; trim veins and remove new flowers.
have you checked if your plants are near the maturity date or do they need more time to grow?

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Water and temperature have a big effect on melon growth.
here is a good site to check if some of these could be your problem.
luv2garden.com/watermelon_stunted_small.html

It might be a good idea to check with your county extension office to see if they can offer suggestions as they will know what is happening in your area - 5A.
Pictures would be a big help..
www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

 
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Try spraying the plants with hot sauce,critters do not like hot stuff, good luck.

 
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February 16, 2017

Vine ripened melons are typically sweeter than those you buy at the market. This is a page about picking a perfectly ripe melon.

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September 7, 2017

By using a small art brush you can pollinate your own melon vines, if the bees are not available for the job. This is a page about hand pollinating melons.

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