Transplanting of warm-season vegetables is set to ramp up at the end of this week in some areas, and direct-seeding continues. Cucumber, melon and squash transplants were between cotyledon and four true leaves in 50- and 72-cell transplant trays this week in Bay County, Michigan.
Fusarium Wilt on Rise in Watermelons
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates | VSCNews
Cucurbit crops in coastal South Carolina continue to develop well with a low incidence of chill injury from the cooler temperatures observed in April. Cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs are being monitored. Crops are free from disease; however, protectant fungicides are still necessary. In the South Carolina lowcountry, galling on squash roots has been found in some fields. The galling is an indicator of root-knot nematodes.
CucCAP researches reveal Phytophthora capsici loci involved in mating type and mefenoxam sensitivity
In this study, researchers at Cornell collected 252 strains of the pathogen from across New York State and sequenced portions of their DNA in order to characterize the genetic structure of the pathogen population.
Meet the CucCAP Melon Team
The CucCAP melon team is breeding melons for disease resistance to Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, and Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus.
Vegetable Crop Protection Guide for Ontario is Now Available
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Ontario, Canada announced that the 2021 Publication 838 – Vegetable Crop Protection Guide is now available.
Georgia Watermelon Plants Vulnerable to Diseases Following Excessive Rains | VSCNews
After heavy rains, Georgia watermelon producers were warned that multiple diseases that could play a factor in the production season moving forward.
North Florida to Feature More Late-Season Watermelons | VSCNews
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.
