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Melon care requirements
water
Water deeply 1–2 inches per week; increase frequency as fruits develop. Reduce water as fruits approach ripeness to concentrate sugars. Avoid wetting foliage.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.0. Amend heavily with compost; melons are heavy feeders.
light
Full sun (8+ hours daily); intense light concentrates sugars and improves fruit flavor.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Melon
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing leaves on one side
- fiber_manual_recordBrown vascular tissue when stem cut
- fiber_manual_recordWilting despite adequate water
help
Common causes in Melon
Caused by Fusarium oxysporum. Soil-borne pathogen that blocks water-conducting vessels.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Melon
No chemical cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Solarise soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Melon
Resistant varieties. Crop rotation. Avoid wounding roots.