Georgia watermelons
Late-season rainfall sparks disease outbreaks in watermelons
Fusarium wilt had major impact on watermelons
There were about 1,500 additional acres planted this year in North Florida following last year’s bumper crop and high prices. However, fusarium wilt disease had a major impact on this year’s crop.
Excessive Spring rain challenged watermelon crop
Early onset of foliar diseases, like downy mildew and gummy stem blight with a little bit of anthracnose made this an expensive spray year.
Aggressive downy mildew infection in Florida and Georgia
Extension specialists want growers to have a heightened alert and to intensify scouting when we indicate alerts for any of these diseases or other pests.
Late Georgia watermelon crop faces challenges
Watermelon diseases respond to weather conditions consistent with heavy moisture which was the case in Georgia recently. Tissue samples from fields are being analysed for Gummy stem blight and Fusarium. Disease management is going to be imperative.
Georgia watermelon plantings delayed
South Georgia watermelon producers are behind in their plantings this spring. Excessive rains are the reason.
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.
