Downy Mildew of Cucurbit Update September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Dan Egel Downy mildew has now been observed on butternut squash, jack-o-lantern pumpkins and cucumbers in Knox County. The list of cucurbits observed in Porter County has been updated to include butternut squash and[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Late Season Pumpkin Disease Management September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Dan Egel Read More Several pumpkin growers have asked me when to stop managing for pumpkin diseases. That is, when should a pumpkin grower stop applying fungicides? I cannot provide a definitive answer for this question;[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Aphids on Cucurbits September 1, 2016 - From Issue: 620 By: Rick Foster Read More Over the past several weeks, there have been a number of reports of high populations of aphids on cucurbits, as well as report of disappointing levels of control with various[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites
Pumpkin Fruit Set September 1, 2016 - From Issue: 620 By: Liz Maynard and Dan Egel Read More There has been some concern about poor fruit set in pumpkin fields that otherwise have healthy vigorous vines. This summer we have experienced above normal temperatures for much of the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Crop Culture
High Tunnel Evaluation of Vertically-Grown Cantaloupe and Galia Melon Varieties September 1, 2016 - From Issue: 620 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More In issue 619 of the Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter I reported that during April 2016 research focusing on the development of a unique market segment for Indiana melon growers was[Read More…] Article Categories: Cantaloupe Melons, Other Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics Greenhouses & High Tunnels Protected Culture and Season Extension
High Tunnel Evaluation of Vertically-Grown Cantaloupe and Galia Melon Varieties and the Development of Best Production Practices for Indiana August 17, 2016 - From Issue: 619 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Indiana is a very important player in the domestic melon market. The total acreage planted in Indiana peaked in 1997 at 3,600 acres. In that year the total production was[Read More…] Article Categories: Cantaloupe Melons, Other Article Tags: Artificial Soils and Hydroponics Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found in Indiana August 10, 2016 - From Issue: 619 By: Dan Egel Read More Cucurbit downy mildew has been observed on cucumber and cantaloupe near Wanatah, in La Porte County, Indiana. Downy mildew has also been confirmed on cucumber in St. Joseph County Michigan,[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Cross Stitch of Watermelons August 4, 2016 - From Issue: 618 By: Wenjing Guan and Dan Egel Read More Cross stitch of watermelons is a physiological disorder (not caused by an infectious disease) first reported in 1990s on watermelon fruit. It received the name because the symptom looks like[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Crop Culture
When to Stop Spraying Fungicide July 31, 2016 - From Issue: 618 By: Dan Egel For many vegetable growers, the season is in full swing. All that hard work in season preparation, planting and maintenance is paying off with harvest. One of the on-going season maintenance issues[Read More…] Article Categories: Cantaloupe Watermelon Tomato
Squash Bugs July 20, 2016 - From Issue: 617 By: Rick Foster Read More Squash bug is the most consistent insect pest of squash and pumpkins and is the most difficult to control. The key to management is early detection and control of the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Squash Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
