East Michigan crop reports
- Zucchini and yellow squash are being picked clean of their large fruits this week.
- Some growers are picking pumpkins and winter squashes for covered storage this week to limit sunscald and potential for fruit rots as the fall gets wetter.
Southeast Michigan crop reports
- Pumpkins and winter squash are being harvested markets. Fruit look good, and powdery mildew arrived late this year, making management easier.
Southwest Michigan crop reports
- Cumber beetles can still be found on cucurbit crops.
- This is the time of year that quality of many warm season vegetables begins to go down. Cantaloupe begins to lose its netting.
Photo by an anonymous grower posted by MSU Extension Vegetables.
