North Florida watermelon producers are close to being done harvesting this year’s crop.
Cucurbit Crop Production reports
Articles and Blog posts of interest to Cucurbit growers, breeders, and researchers.
S.C. Field Update | June 19, 2023
Squash, cucumbers zucchini are all coming to market. Watermelons and Cantaloupe will be following very soon. Downy mildew is active in all cucurbits. Rotating materials is crucial to prevent resistance. Gummy stem blight is also very active in cucurbits.
Michigan cucurbit update | June 7, 2023
Cucurbit planting continues across lower Michigan. Pumpkins and hard squash plantings are starting up this week for fall markets. Early cucumber plantings are at first flower this week, and some farms may be harvesting zucchini soon. The early summer squash plants in southwest Michigan jumped with the heat last week.
SC Grower weekly report | June 12, 2023
Crops coming to market include squash and cucumbers. Cantaloupe is developing well, but keep a close eye out for disease issues.
Pumpkin Cultivars for Alabama
Pumpkins should be planted in a field with good drainage. Growers should avoid planting in a low spot that is susceptible to flooding or on land with poor internal drainage. Cover crops can help increase the organic matter and improve the internal drainage of a field.
Georgia watermelon market conditions
Cooler temperatures the past couple of weeks contributed to a delay of growth for Georgia watermelons this spring.
SC Grower weekly report | May 8, 2023
The South Carolina Grower is a weekly report with news and updates from Clemson University Extension Specialists and Agents. The May report shared links to crop and disease management articles from CucCAP Plant Pathologist Anthony Keinath.
South Carolina crop updates | April 2023
In the S.C. coastal region, cantaloupes from seed and watermelon transplants have benefited from recent rain. Early planted watermelons, planted under plastic covers, have had covers removed and are approaching vine run. Managing gummy stem blight and preventing bacterial fruit blotch are critical now. In the Lowcountry, cooler weather will slow down early spring crops including cucurbits.
