Why do my watermelons turn black and die?

Question

Why do my watermelons turn black and die?

Answer 1

Sounds like blossom end rot problems. There could be a number of things (over watering, under watering, disease, insect pests, lack of nutrients, etc). Melons need good fertile soil and a soil pH ~6.5. Check this site for additional info...

http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publicat...

Another possibility is anthracnose. Check this site for info. and pictures.....

http://ipm.uiuc.edu/diseases/series900/r...