Sick watermelon - Ask Extension
Hello!
I’m not sure what is wrong with my watermelon plant. I’m guessing it’s either under or over watering but can’t figure out which and a...
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Sick watermelon #875925
Asked July 04, 2024, 12:53 PM EDT
Hello!
I’m not sure what is wrong with my watermelon plant. I’m guessing it’s either under or over watering but can’t figure out which and am scared to not water. It has started turning the bottom leaves yellow and now browning. However off shoots are still emerging and new green growth occurring. Hopefully you’ll be able to tell what’s wrong!
Oklahoma County Oklahoma
Expert Response
Soory for the slow reply. I see symptoms of possible disease, nutrient deficiency, and or possibly overwatering. Here is a fact sheet that covers many of the common diseases of watermelon - https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/watermelon-diseases.html. Samples may be needed to determine the actual problem. For additional assistance and to submit samples for diagnosis please contact your local Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center - https://extension.okstate.edu/county/oklahoma/.