Georgia watermelon growers who have a targeted, informed disease management plan for gummy stem blight disease could save money and lessen the environmental impact of producing this favorite summertime fruit. Read more about gummy stem blight on watermelon.
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2017 Cucurbit Cultivar Evaluations
Southeastern U.S. 2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook | Growing Produce
Download the Southeastern U.S. 2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook from Growing Produce or visit topics of interest for cucurbit growers with the following links: Disease Control for Cucurbits Efficacy of Products for Disease Control in Cucurbits Cucumber Production Recomendations Melon Production Recomendations Pumpkin and Winter Squash Production Recomendations Summer Squash Production Recomendations Watermelon Production Recomendations
Georgia Watermelon Association
On January 27, 2018, Dr. Jonathan Schulthies from NC State University will speak about: “Watermelon Pollenizer Comparisons and Placement; Mini watermelon Cultivar Evaluations in NC”.
Ag Secretary Perdue visits the USDA-ARS Vegetable research Laboratory in Charleston, SC
The Secretary of Agriculture doesn’t just advocate for agricultural research, he strives to understand the advances being made. Sarah Mock from the local television station, RFD-TV, traveled with him to the Vegetable Lab in Charleston, South Carolina to learn more. Watch the video of the Agriculture secretaries’ visit.
2016 Cucurbit Cultivar Evaluations
2016 Cucumber Variety Evaluations
Genome of Disease-Resistant Watermelons Decoded
Are juicier, sweeter, more disease-resistant watermelons on the way? Scientists find clues to more disease-resistant watermelons as they decode the watermelon genome. Read More
