It will be frustrating when you see that some of your watermelons are splitting. You grow them for about a few weeks or months and they start producing fruits and suddenly those fruits start splitting. What are some reasons why watermelons are splitting on the vine? Watermelons are splitting because of too much water. When … Read more
Know about do watermelons come back every year? Watermelons are annuals and they do not come back every year. This means that you are not able to get a lot of watermelons throughout the year from a single plant and you need to replant watermelons. Do watermelons come back every year? Watermelons are annuals and … Read more
Watermelons are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are grown commercially on a large scale and are also very easy to grow at home. If you have just started growing watermelons, then it is important to learn how to increase their fruit size so that you get better yields from your … Read more
Watermelon plants are a great source of summertime fruit. But, if you notice that the leaves on your watermelon plant have turned white or yellowish, it’s likely a sign of a disease called downy mildew. Downy mildew is caused by a fungus that infects the underside of leaves. You can avoid this problem and still … Read more
There’s a way to keep ants off your okra plants. While there are a few different methods you can use, we recommend using a combination of methods to keep those pesky ants away. Why Are Ants Attracted to Okra Plants? You may be wondering why ants are attracted to your okra plants. After all, they’re … Read more
Watermelon leaves turning black can be a sign of disease or nutrient deficiency. Fortunately, the problems can be identified and treat your plants so they stay healthy and productive. Watermelons thrive in warm weather, so if temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit when the plant is young, you may see blackened leaves. If this happens, … Read more
You might have noticed small holes appearing in the leaves of your watermelon plants. This can be a sign of a number of different pests or diseases, but most commonly it is caused by aphids. Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that can cause significant damage to plants. They can be identified by their small, pear-shaped … Read more
When watermelon leaves curl it could be a result of a disease or over watering. Watermelon leaves curling is a symptom synonymous with some sort of disease. Watermelon plants like to be watered regularly and consistently; however, overwatering can lead to the death of a watermelon plant. The curling of the leaves is how the … Read more
If you’re a fan of eggplant, you’re probably also familiar with the fact that they’re part of the nightshade family—and that includes tomatoes and peppers. So what does this mean for the eggplant? It means that the flower structure is identical in all three plants. What does that mean? Well, it means that if your … Read more
Eggplant flowers are a beautiful sight, and they’re also one way to determine if your eggplant is pollinated and ready to bear fruit. The flower of this vegetable plant begins as a single bud at the top of the plant, which then grows into a flower with five to eight petals. Once you’ve seen your … Read more