Recent excessive rains in North Florida have impacted the region’s watermelon crop. Growers could soon face the potential buildup of diseases. Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, and Gummy stem blight have been reported in the last few weeks.
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Michigan cucurbit update | May 15, 2024
Michigan farmers are transplanting cucumbers and squash. Striped cucumber beetles are feeding. Seedless watermelons seedlings are germinating in Michigan greenhouses.
Powdery mildew observed in Florida watermelons
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension confirmed the presence of Powdery mildew this week, though most fields have not yet shown signs of the disease. A microclimate of humidity promotes disease on the watermelon vines.
Plant Pathologist confirms Downy mildew in Georgia cucumber field
Cucurbit growers are advised to scout for symptoms in their fields and apply a protective fungicide spray.
Michigan Cucurbit update | May 8, 2024
Squash and cucumbers have started going in on plastic mulch. Conventional growers typically use a seed treatment that is systemic for protection against striped cucumber beetles in the first few weeks when young plants are vulnerable.
Disease Reisitance in New Cucumber Varieties
View this photo gallery of cucumber varieties available from major seed companies. New varieties with resistance to major cucurbit diseases are available. Anthracnose Angular Leaf Spot Corynespora Blight and Target Leaf Spot Caused by Corynespora cassiicola Scab and Gummosis Caused by Cladosporium cucumerinum Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare Cucumber Mosaic Virus Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus […]
Accurate Diagnosis Constant Monitoring key to managing Fusarium wilt
Cool and cloudy weather patterns associated with this year’s El Niño climate have created conducive conditions for Fusarium wilt.
