Patrol_4x4
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My rockmelon flowers are being chewed

My poor rockmelon plants have been struggling lately, I think it's because I have overwatered them, but also because they have been chewed, I believe by slugs or snails ( I intend to make them drunk with beer tonight), but still they have flowered. The flowers don't last long because they are also chewed or they dry out ( I guess the plant gets stressed).
How can I help my rockmelon? Will it fruit out of half a flower???

Thanks!!

Patrol_4x4
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Well, I have eventually found the culprit... A very well hidden caterpillar...
Still, will a flower fruit if its damaged?

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rainbowgardener
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Not sure, it probably depends on what parts of the flower are damaged. But work on getting the plant healthy and then it will make lots more flowers. You don't need to worry about this one.

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You are right, I will take care of the plant first.
Thanks!!



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