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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 27, 2011
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    Nikki on
    June 11, 2012
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    No, you do not need to have another plant. It is likely a pollination issue, which can be remedied with hand pollination. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/hand-pollinating-melons.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 16, 2012
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    This can happen as a result of an over abundance in moisture while ripening. Overripe melons may also experience this. For the most part, this doesn't pose a significant problem provided that it's not cracked to the point of attracting ants.

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    Nikki on
    July 19, 2012
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    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.

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    Nikki on
    July 27, 2012
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    Use a higher phosphorous fertilizer early in the season. This will result in more flowers, which brings more fruit. Then, once fruit starts to develop, use a higher nitrogen fertilizer, as this will result in larger fruit.

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    Heather on
    September 23, 2012
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    It sounds like you had a vine borer. They mostly affect squash plants, but they can affect melons as well. This article will explain how to fend them off in the future:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm

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