Two days of educational programs, trade show featuring over 40 vendors.
NC State Research and Extension
North Carolina Extension Agents, Economic Specialists, Plant Pathologists, and Vegetable Crop Specialists share Cucurbit disease management information with crop producers and collaborate with Cucurbit breeders.
2024 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The 2024 Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension specialists and researchers from 12 land-grant universities in the U.S. who work in the area of vegetable production. These specialists and researchers represent a wide array of disciplines: agricultural engineering, entomology, vegetable production, plant pathology, postharvest physiology, soil science, and weed science.
MyIPMvegetables
MyIPM for Vegetables provides Integrated Pest Management (IPM) information for conventional and organic production of vegetable crops including, cucurbits (cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin, squash, watermelon) and tomatoes.
The target audience is commercial growers (conventional and organic), farm advisors, and specialists, but homeowners may also find useful information.
2023 NC Crop Protection School
The 75th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually (via Zoom). Registration is free but is required. The passcode and link will be given upon confirmation of attendance.
Disease Survey for Cucumber growers
You are invited to take part in a research study. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right to be a part of this study, to choose not to participate, and to stop participating at any time without penalty. The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of grower’s opinions on cucumber varieties.
Mtn. Hort. Crops Field Day 2023
Downy Mildew on Cucumber in Western NC
Cucumber downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber plants in a research plot in western NC. Water-soaked lesions on the leaves were observed with gray to black spores on the underside of the leaf. Very light yellow spots or lesions were observed on the upper sides of leaves.
Downy mildew on Cucumber in NC
Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed in Lenoir County on cucumbers this week.
