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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy cantaloupes are splitting open. What causes this and what can I do about it? Thanks, Bonnie
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1 Comment To "Cantaloupes"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/19/2012 @ 7:30 am
This is caused by uneven watering. This can happen when you have long periods of dry followed by a big rainfall. The plant is so thirsty that it sucks up water faster than it can grow and the fruit splits. To avoid this, make sure to water evenly and often. Mulching plants helps as well, and a drip system with a timer is also a great way to avoid this.