In the S.C. coastal region, cantaloupes from seed and watermelon transplants have benefited from recent rain. Early planted watermelons, planted under plastic covers, have had covers removed and are approaching vine run. Managing gummy stem blight and preventing bacterial fruit blotch are critical now. In the Lowcountry, cooler weather will slow down early spring crops including cucurbits.
South Carolina Grower
The South Carolina Grower provides current fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crop news from around South Carolina. Visit regularly for field updates, pest alerts, meeting announcements, and more.
Cucurbit Disease updates | June 2022
On June 1, the CucCAP team observed Cucurbit Downy Mildew on cucumbers in North Carolina and Fusarium wilt on watermelon in South Carolina.
Cucurbit Crop & Disease Management News | May 31, 2022
South Carolina Field update | May 23, 2022
Crop updates from the Clemson Extension Agents
July 2021 Clemson Crop Updates
On June 28, 2021, Clemson Extension agents provide weekly updates about the status of various crops being produced throughout South Carolina in The South Carolina Grower this week.
July 2021 Cucurbit Crop Reports | VSCNews
North Georgia Dealing with Excessive Rains South Georgia is not the only part of the state receiving excessive rains this summer. The northern part of the state has received its share as well. It is impacting production at Jaemor Farms in Alto, Georgia, located just above Gainesville. Continue Reading Cloudy and Overcast: summer Weather Dampens […]
Cucurbit crop reports for July 2021
Crop updates from SC Grower, MSU Extension, Vegetable and Specialty Crop news, and Florida Extension.