Educational sessions featuring experts from UF/IFAS and USDA.
UF/IFAS Extension
Managing Fungicide and Irrigation for young Watermelon plants
After watermelon plants are in the ground, a preventative fungicide program every 7 to 10 days along with irrigation management will be necessary for disease management.
Potential for Florida Melon Disease Buildup
Persistent rains in the North Florida region amid the current El Niño weather pattern is a potential concern for the region’s watermelon producers.
Watermelons planted early in Florida
The calendar may say Feb. 20 but for some watermelon growers in North Florida, it says it is planting time.
2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference
9:10 a.m. – Cucurbit Species, Crop and Variety Tolerance to Whitefly Transmitted Viruses in Georgia Dr. Ted Mcavoy, Assistant Professor & Vegetable Production Extension Specialist: Vegetable Production, University of Georgia Extension
2023-2024 Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida
The purpose of this book is to provide the best and most up-to-date information availablew to the primary users of this book – The Florida Vegetable industry.
Fusarium warning due to cool & wet weather
North Florida watermelon producers should be wary of increased potential for fusarium wilt disease with planting season looming.
Fungicide resistance a concern for watermelon growers
Symptoms begin as circular yellow areas on the leaves. Growth of the fungus appears as the infection progresses and can be observed on the underside of the leaves. “White powder” can be viewed on both surfaces of the leaves and stems as the tissue decays.