Cucurbit growers should be on the lookout for gummy stem blight, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and fruit disease. Other issues with cucurbits right now include squash bugs and cucumber beetles.
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South Carolina Grower Update | June 17, 2024
Watermelons are just starting to be harvested and the quality is good. Extension Agents are seeing some diseases in melons and squash, particularly gummy stem blight. Anthracnose is starting to cause a few problems for growers.
SC Grower Exchange Podcast
In this podcast, Professor of Plant Pathology Research and Extension Vegetable Pathologist, Dr. Anthony Keinath discusses recent observations and tips for dealing with fusarium wilt, specifically in watermelons.
South Carolina Grower Update | June 3, 2024
Tony Keinath, Extension Plant Pathologist reported that powdery mildew was found this week on watermelons at the Edisto Research and Education center.
South Carolina Grower Update | May 13, 2024
South Carolina Grower Update | April 15, 2024
Watermelons and cantaloupes are still being planted. Over the past few weeks there have been a few days of heavy rain events and windy weather has put some growers behind schedule. Soil temperature is still cool due to the inconsistent weather patterns we are having, which means fusarium wilt is still active, and a potential threat to watermelons.
South Carolina Grower Update | October 30, 2023
Clemson Extension Agents Crop Update: Squash are still hanging on, but with increased disease pressure from powdery mildew and the occasional out break of downy mildew. These plantings are on their last leg and are recommended to be terminated.
