Cucurbit diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, and gummy stem blight thrive in moist conditions. The current hot and dry weather conditions in Georgia have meant reduced disease pressure, which is normally prevalent this time of year.
Cucurbit Crop Production news
Articles and Blog posts of interest to Cucurbit growers, breeders, and researchers.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report | Clemson HGIC
In October 2022, South Carolina Cooperative Extension agents reported on hurricane damage and pest damage on cucurbit and other crops.
Watermelon Crop Reports | AgNet Media
Heat Impact on Watermelons | AgNet Media
Watermelon Crop News | June 2022
North Florida producers have a finite harvest window following the production from the southern part of the state and preceding South Georgia production.
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.
Vegetable Growers News | March 17, 2022
Alabama Cooperative Extension shares information including recommendations for site selection, disease management, spacing, light needs, and choosing disease resistant varieties of watermelon.
Whiteflies a Factor in South Florida Crops
According to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline, up to eight whitefly adults have been observed on melons in the Immokalee, Florida area. Scouts report between 15% to 60% of plants having one or multiple adults.
