- Pumpkins are ripening on many farms.
- Early melon and watermelon plantings are being shut down while later plantings are staying steady.
- Cucumber and pickle harvests continue from a rolling set of plantings.
- Both downy and powdery mildew are widespread, but powdery mildew pressure is relatively low overall.
- Heavy rains received in east Michigan have played a role, especially in fields with a history of Phytophthora.
- This will be the last MSU vegetable crop report for 2023
In the article ‘Management strategies to take your pumpkin crop to the finish line’, spray programs for Powdery mildew and Plectosporium are discussed.
