Split Watermelons

Why do watermelons split open when almost ripe?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/14/2011 @ 8:49 am

Irregular watering can cause this as well as overwatering. Are these watermelons in the ground or in containers? We recommend watering twice a day for watermelons in containers but for ones in the ground, a few times a week is all that you would need. This article will help you:
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