Ask the Plant Doctor! Dealing with smaller melon plants


Environmental stress and nutrient deficiencies can cause various issues in melon plants. Photo: 123rf

Environmental stress and nutrient deficiencies can cause various issues in melon plants, such as small leaves, thin stems, a very high ratio of male to female flowers, yellow leaf edges and patchy green colours.

Extreme temperatures can lead to heat stress, which can be offset by providing partial shade, such as black netting.

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