All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Author: cuccap
South Carolina Grower Update | July 1, 2024
Watermelons continue to be harvested, but vine quality is on a sharp decline attributed to higher levels of gummy stem blight and other environmental factors. Anthracnose (Colletotrichum species) is present on the foliage of cucurbits
CucCAP scientists map genetic loci for resistance to low temperature stress in citron watermelon
CucCAP scientists at Clemson University and the USDA-ARS Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston SC screened a collection of citron watermelons for tolerance to low temperatures.
Michigan Cucurbit update | June 26, 2024
Cucurbit Downy mildew spores have been detected in Michigan. Squash vine borers are active. Cucamelon (Melothria scaba), an obscure cucurbit crop has gained popularity.
South Carolina Grower Update | June 24, 2024
Cucurbit growers should be on the lookout for gummy stem blight, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and fruit disease. Other issues with cucurbits right now include squash bugs and cucumber beetles.
Fusarium wilt had major impact on watermelons
There were about 1,500 additional acres planted this year in North Florida following last year’s bumper crop and high prices. However, fusarium wilt disease had a major impact on this year’s crop.
ONvegetables VCR | June 26, 2024
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in Norfolk County. This is the first report in Ontario for 2024.
Managing Fusarium wilt in watermelon
Growing susceptible cultivars will infest fields with a higher level of Fusarium each time they are planted, leading to long-term problems with Fusarium wilt. Grafting is the most effective option.
