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.
Cucurbit disease outbreaks
Cucurbit crop diseases are reported in newsletters and forecasting sites by crop producers, Extension Agents, and Plant Pathologists from many regions in the United States.
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.
Powdery Mildew Detected in North Florida Watermelon
Specialty Crop News | Watermelon Anthracnose
Outbreaks of Anthracnose in watermelon and cucumber have occurred in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware and New York recently. University of Georgia Plant Pathologists discuss management of Anthracnose in Cucuribts.
Whitefly Pressure Varies Across Florida
Whitefly pressure has been increasing to high levels in Southern Florida which is normal at this time of year. Whiteflies are vectors for viruses. Management of whiteflies later in the season depends on early suppression of whitefly populations.
Custom Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alerts
To receive a customized text or email alert for your area when new outbreaks of Cucurbit Downy Mildew are confirmed, fill out the form on the CDM ipmPipe Cucurbit Downy Mildew forcasting website.
Vectors and disease present in Florida cucurbits
Florida cucurbit growers are reporting whiteflies, gummy stem blight, powdery mildew, and cucurbit downy mildew.
