Q.Why Are My Watermelon Plants Dieing
Tomato plants also
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Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This appears to be multiple infections from heavy, oversaturated soils.
Fungicides and Bactericides will be in order, here. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
I would recommend adding several amendments to increase porosity of soil, drainage, and nutrient content. This will help to stave off infections in the future, once you have this one under control.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm