Watermelon harvests are nearing an end in North Florida. It’s time to take stock of how production went this season as 80% to 90% of the region’s crop has been harvested.
Cucurbit Crop Production reports
Articles and Blog posts of interest to Cucurbit growers, breeders, and researchers.
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Insect Impact: Whiteflies, Wireworms, Rindworms Impacting Florida Watermelons | VSCNews
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Downy mildew and powdery mildew on melons can spread from older, diseased plants to surrounding fields where plants are still maturing.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 19, 2021
Transplanting has been underway across the state. Some early melons under vented plastic tunnels were exhibiting some symptoms that are hard to diagnose. Producing crops at the fringes of the season may result in symptoms caused by freeze damage in the field or heat stress in tunnels.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 12, 2021
Transplanting of warm-season vegetables is set to ramp up at the end of this week in some areas, and direct-seeding continues. Cucumber, melon and squash transplants were between cotyledon and four true leaves in 50- and 72-cell transplant trays this week in Bay County, Michigan.
Georgia Watermelon Plants Vulnerable to Diseases Following Excessive Rains | VSCNews
After heavy rains, Georgia watermelon producers were warned that multiple diseases that could play a factor in the production season moving forward.
2021 South Florida Melons Progress
A Florida watermelon producer discusses adverse weather conditions that can increase the crop’s susceptibility to disease.