According to a North Florida watermelon grower, this year’s supply will be later than normal. Increased acerage in North Florida may affect the mid-summer market in South Georgia.
Cucurbit Crop & Disease Management Resources
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April 2021 Watermelon industry news | VSC News
The Vegetable & Specialty Crops Newsletter is an online publication focusing on news for vegetable growers in the Southeast. The April edition includes news of interest to watermelon producers.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting Resumes for the 2021 growing season
The 2021 forecasting season began on March 17 including the first report of CDM reported in Collier County, Florida on March 1, 2021.
Managing Fusarium Wilt Disease in Watermelons | VSCNews
Growers can protect against Fusarium wilt disease by checking their seedlings for wilting symptoms before transplanting, monitoring plants in the field, and timing fungicide applications.
2020 Cucurbit Cultigen Evaluations
Virus Diseases of Cucurbits | Cornell Vegetables
Viruses are among the more common causes of diseases affecting cucurbits in New York. These diseases result in losses through reduction in growth and yield and are responsible for distortion and mottling of fruit, making the product unmarketable.
2021 South Florida Melons Progress
A Florida watermelon producer discusses adverse weather conditions that can increase the crop’s susceptibility to disease.
Winter Squash: background, diversity and breeding
Cornell squash breeder and CucCAP Squash Team leader, Michael Mazarouek discusses the history of breeding winter squash.
