Baby Cantelope are dying on vine!?

Question

They are turning a bright yellow, simular to color of buds. They are from marble to tennis ball size. Am I doing something wrong? What can I do to fix this?

Answer 1

Sounds like your using a fertilizer such as all pupose miracle grow that is laoded with nitrogen..DO NOT USE THIS ON ANY FRUITING PLANT AFTER IT FORMS ANY BUDS.. get a fertilizer that is high in phospherous and potasium such as miracle grows.."bloom booster"..it drops most of the nitrogen and increases the phoshprous and potassium..You shoul also sprinkle or spray some epsom salt on these for a magnesium and sulfer boost...

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Bloom booster picture..do not use all purpose miracle grow use this

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Miracle_Gro_...

Answer 2

They might not be getting enough water (I would only water in the morning) or your plants may have Root Knot Nematodes.