Hi everyone! After two years of learning the ropes of gardening, I'm excited to share that we've grown a variety of plants this season, including cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, beans, spaghetti squash, and watermelons. Most of them are thriving!
However, last week my husband decided to tidy up the garden by moving some of our squash and watermelon vines that had wandered outside their boxes and onto another trellis. While I appreciate his help, I'm a bit worried because those vines had started to root in the soil, helping the plants hydrate, and now they look a little droopy.
My main concern is whether the plants will bounce back and if the fruits are doomed. Should I return the vines to the soil where they were rooted, or is that unnecessary? I'm particularly anxious about our largest squash and the watermelons that were developing nicely.
Thanks for your insights! I love learning about gardening step by step, and I'm eager to make future attempts even better!
3 Answers
I’d recommend putting those vines back in the soil where they were rooting. This way, they’ll have better access to water for all the fruits they're trying to grow. Just be careful not to overdo it with water—they can be pretty sensitive!
Don’t worry too much! Melons get most of their moisture from the main stem, so as long as that part is still in the ground, they should be alright. Just make sure to water them well and consider adding some immediate-release fertilizer to help them recover quickly.
Your plants are likely in shock from the move, but if their main roots are still in the soil, they can draw water. It might take a bit for them to bounce back. Temperature swings can cause drooping too, but if you monitor them, they should be fine unless the leaves start to dry out.