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.
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Powdery Mildew Detected in North Florida Watermelon
Watermelon Crop Production outlook
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension describes the impact of cool temperatures, heavy rains and high winds in recent week on this year’s watermelon crop.
Gummy Stem Blight on watermelon and cucumbers
According to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline, Gummy stem blight disease has increased in cucurbit fields across southwest Florida in recent weeks. It has become the predominate disease in some watermelon fields in the area. The disease remains moderate in cucumber crops on the east coast.
Specialty Crop News | April 2022
The April issue of Specialty Crop Industry Magazine highlights watermelon production. It looks at the current trends and the future of anthracnose disease while also spotlighting new viruses to watch for in watermelons and other cucurbit crops.
Whiteflies reported in South Florida
In the Central Florida area, whitefly populations are increasing yet remain low in squash.In SW Florida, growers and scouts are reporting high levels of whitefly adults and nymphs in melons, and squash.
On the East Coast, whitefly populations are moderate in cucumber. Reports from Homestead indicate that whitefly populations are mostly sporadic in squash.
Freezing temperatures impact Florida Watermelon producers
Downy Mildew Alert for Alabama Cucurbit Growers
The build up of downy mildew in Florida is an indicator that the disease will show up in Alabama later in the season.
