Downy mildew on cucumbers was reported on May 31 in Charleston County, SC and less than a week later CDM was reported in Sampson County, NC
Clemson Cooperative Extension
South Carolina Grower Update | April 15, 2024
Watermelons and cantaloupes are still being planted. Over the past few weeks there have been a few days of heavy rain events and windy weather has put some growers behind schedule. Soil temperature is still cool due to the inconsistent weather patterns we are having, which means fusarium wilt is still active, and a potential threat to watermelons.
MyIPMvegetables
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South Carolina Grower Update | September 21, 2023
South Carolina Extension Update – 9/20/2023
In the South Carolina Midlands, Fall squash has produced exceptionally well, with the biggest issue being mosaic virus.
Clemson Crop Updates | August 30, 2023
Summer vegetable harvests are going well in South Carolina. Disease and insect pressure are relatively high. Growers are advised to scout frequently.
South Carolina Cucurbit Crop updates | August 9, 2023
Weekly field updates from Clemson Extension:
In the coastal region, the Fall crops including melon are being planted.
In the Midlands, Squash is coming to market with good quality.
In the Pee Dee region, Yellow squash, zucchini, and cucumbers had slowed a bit but seem to be picking back up.
SC Grower weekly report | July 17, 2023
In the Midlands, pythium and gummy stem blight have been reported on cucumber. Anthracnose and mosaic virus have been reported on squash. Downy mildew is beginning to appear on pickling cucumbers. Gummy stem blight control has worked well on watermelons which are being harvested. In the Pee Dee region, watermelons and cantaloupe are showing some Pythium on young fruits. In the Coastal region, all cucurbit crops have been harvested. Visit the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast.
