UGA Extension is tasked with studying challenges with pollination, disease tolerance, yields, maturity, size distribution, brix, the sweetness, rind pattern and firmness of different varieties of watermelon and making recommendations to Georgia growers.
Georgia watermelons
Phytophthora concerns for Georgia watermelons
Phytophthora fruit rot is a water mold that attacks the fruits of watermelon plants. It thrives in rainy weather. It not only affects watermelons in the field, but also after harvest.
Georgia watermelon market conditions
Cooler temperatures the past couple of weeks contributed to a delay of growth for Georgia watermelons this spring.
Watermelon Crop Reports | AgNet Media
Heat Impact on Watermelons | AgNet Media
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates June 2022 | ipmPIPE
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.
Cucurbit crop reports for July 2021
Crop updates from SC Grower, MSU Extension, Vegetable and Specialty Crop news, and Florida Extension.
