The Smart Lab at Cornell University compared various organic controls for powdery mildew in winter squash including copper treatments.
Growing Produce
Cucurbit variety updates | Growing Produce
View some of the Latest Pumpkin and Squash Varieties for Growersin this slide show from Growning Produce.
Melon video clips from the 2023 Hall New York Field Days
View Vegetable Seed Trials: 3 Unique Melons To Watch For, video clips from the 2023 Hall (NY) Field Days. These annual seed trials included melons from Enza Zaden; Rijk Zwaan; and Syngenta.
Cucurbits top list of 2023 Vegetable Industry survey
The 2023 State of the Vegetable Industry survey provided information and insight into multiple parts of the sector. Data from the survey results reveal top vegetable crops grown in the Southeast U.S. include summer squash or zucchini in the number one spot, cucumbers in the third spot, and watermelon competing for sixth place with several other vegetables.
Seed companies breeding Cucurbits for disease resistance
Viruses, Phytophthora, and downy mildew are diseases that cucurbit seed producers face challenges with.
The 2023 Hall New York Annual Variety Trials
Cucurbit Variety Slideshows
View an array of squash, pumpkin and melon selections from some of the industry’s top vegetable breeders.
Squash and Zucchini variety trials | 2023 Hall Field Days
The 2023 Hall, New York Field Days gave us a chance to see new squash and zucchini varieties. View videos from the annual trials with seed breeders talking about several squash and zucchini varieties perfect for growers. View a slideshow of short video descriptions of each.