Is a watermelon plant more likely to get a disease if it sprawls onto the grass?

Question

The watermelon plant is--as expected--going all over the place. I'm OK with that, but I wondered whether I should try to keep it within the dirt of the small garden (through a mesh fence or something like that) or whether I should just let it go on the grass. If the plant is no more likely to get sick on the grass than on the dirt, I don't mind the sprawl. On the other hand, if a disease is more likely on grass than on dirt, I'd move it.

Thanks!

Answer 1

No it's not, let it just sprawl out. Hope your watermelon turns out great, all 3 of mine died this year..bad drainage!

Answer 2

I've seen my neighbor grow watermelon by tilling a 15 by 20 foot area, and mulching it. He got a few good ones, but I haven't tried watermelon myself. I believe It needs loose maybe a little sandy soil, with good drainage, and warm ground temperature.

Answer 3

Just don't mow it.