Fusarium is common in cucurbit fields. Starting with clean seed and crop rotation are two important management principles.
Penn State Extension
Disease resistance is one tool available to growers
A plant’s genetic resistance to diseases is something researchers actively pursue across the country.
Pennsylvania Vegetable Disease Update
Downy mildew on jack-o-lantern pumpkin was reported for the region. Downy mildew has also been reported on summer squash in New Jersey and watermelon on Long Island, NY. These hosts are primarily affected by clade 1 isolates of cucurbit downy mildew. Before this, downy mildew has primarily been affecting cucumber and cantaloupe, which are largely affected by clade 2 isolates.
