How to Turn, Cushion and Cover Watermelons in Summer and Autumn

Watermelons grown in summer and autumn develop in a high-temperature environment, which on the one hand makes them prone to soil-borne diseases and on the other hand makes them prone to sunscald, so the management of turning, cushioning and covering the melons is very important. Covering the melons is mainly to prevent sunscald; the removed grass and vines can be used for covering, or the vines at the fruiting site can be retained and coiled over the melons to shade them. Turning and cushioning the melons not only promote uniform fruit development, but mainly keep the fruit surface dry and prevent fruit diseases. Cushioning the melons can be done by building up earthen mounds or laying down straw.