South Georgia watermelon producers are behind in their plantings this spring. Excessive rains are the reason.
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Specialty Crop Grower | Emerging Viruses of Cucurbits
CucCAP scientist Bill Wintermantel discusses the status of new virus diseases in the article, Tracking viral diseases in cucurbit crops on page 20 of the April edition of Specialty Crop Grower.
Favorable Weather for Fusarium pathogen
North Florida watermelon producers have observed Fusarium wilt symptoms in some fields. As the disease develops, plants will exhibit low vigor, wilting during the hottest parts of the day and have a grayish-green appearance.
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Georgia producers begin planting 2024 watermelon crop
Producers and industry experts will be able to better assess this year’s acreage once all the plants are in the ground. They will once again follow North Florida in the production window.
Potential for Florida Melon Disease Buildup
Persistent rains in the North Florida region amid the current El Niño weather pattern is a potential concern for the region’s watermelon producers.
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Carolina Strongback watermelon rootstock tolerant of Fusarium
A costly but effective option for watermelon producers hoping to overcome fusarium wilt disease is the use of Carolina Strongback rootstock.