South Carolina Cooperative Extension agents report on Powdery mildew and Downy mildew in squash.
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Management of Gummy Stem Blight
UF/IFAS Extension confirmed this week that gummy stem blight disease is beginning to become a problem for Florida watermelons. Gummy stem blight causes lesions on leaves and stems and leads to defoliation. The disease favors warm, wet conditions.
Preventative sprays for rindworms in watermelon
Downy Mildew | Alabama Cucurbit Disease Update
A late freeze in Florida combined with hot and dry conditions in May may have contributed to no presence of Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Alabama so far during this growing season.
Disease update for Florida watermelons
UF/IFAS Extension reports on disease priorities for Florida cucurbit growers. Management of Downy mildew, gummy stem blight, and powdery mildew management on watermelon and cantalope.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates May 4, 2022 | ipmPIPE
The first report of Cucurbit Downy Mildew in 2022 from Georgia was reported on May 4. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber in Brooks County, GA.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates April 2022 | ipmPIPE
First reports of Cucurbit Downy Mildew in the U.S. in 2022 were reported in Florida in the end of April.
Fusarium Wilt Observed in North Florida Watermelons
Early symptoms of Fusarium wilt appear as dull gray-green leaves which wilt during the hottest time of the day. While plants recover at night, the symptoms eventually become permanent over time. Infected plants will collapse and die.
