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Rio Linda

My GW plants did really well until the fruit got about 35lbs and then the leaves all started dying off. Anyone have any input on what the (bleep) may have happened? I had plants in 2 different areas-far apart-different genetics and just can figure out what went wrong. I'd like to try again next season but want to avoid SWDS (sudden watermelon death syndrome) if I can!

10/10/2012 4:06:05 PM

Muddy Waters

Grubs?Did you add manure to soil?

10/10/2012 5:27:53 PM

formerly RGG

Did you check for spider mites. They can be a devastating problem and are difficult to detect.

10/10/2012 5:42:00 PM

Corryton, TN

Most of us will have some ideas, but even more questions. With each answer comes more questions. Did you do a soil test? Over/under fertilize? Too much/little water? Recent spraying by you or neighbors? Pesticides mixed properly if used? Do you have pests in you area that we don't have to fight? Did you keep a log of what was done and when? Etc. Etc. We really do want to help, just need more info.

10/10/2012 5:49:37 PM

sevierville, Tn

If you have any picts, that helps alot.

10/10/2012 6:27:55 PM

Piqua, Ohio

I had aphids and black spot bad this year they both killed most of the leaves

10/10/2012 10:05:44 PM