Lavender and borage can help promote pollination, while pole or bush beans can increase nitrogen in the soil.
It’s important to avoid planting certain species near watermelons, which can attract pests.
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These are the best and worst companion plants for watermelon.
It’s also important to consider crop rotationfor successful watermelon plants.
The striped cucumber beetle can also transmit bacterial wilt, a deadly plant virus.
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The two main pests that affect watermelons areaphidsand cucumber beetles.
Cucumber beetles, both the spotted cucumber beetle and the striped cucumber beetle, feed on watermelons.
This is often more damaging than the insects feeding.
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There are many different aphid species.
The one that attacks watermelon is the melon or cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii).
But there is one caveat especially with pole beansthey should not be casting much shade on the watermelons.
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A trellis can also prevent disease.
Coffee grounds contain nutrients that are excellent for watermelon plants, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
You’ll get two to three watermelons from a single watermelon plant.
Disease Management in the Home Vegetable Garden.Uga.edu.
N.p., Dec. 2013.
