Seed and Root Maggots May 10, 2017 - From Issue: 627 By: Rick Foster Read More I received my first report of seedcorn maggot damage on cantaloupes last week (Figure 1 and 2). A grower in northern Indiana reported losing 90-95% of his plants. Given the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Cantaloupe and Watermelon Transplant Diseases April 26, 2017 - From Issue: 626 By: Dan Egel Read More Many cantaloupe and watermelon growers are either growing transplants in a greenhouse or are expecting delivery of transplants in the next few weeks. Either way, growers should inspect transplants for[Read More…] Article Categories: Cantaloupe Watermelon
Evidence for Spread of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon in Transplant Trays March 15, 2017 - From Issue: 624 By: Dan Egel Read More Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious diseases of watermelon in the Midwest. The disease often causes a one-sided wilt 2-3 weeks after transplanting. Whether a plant is affected,[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Purdue Looking for Watermelon Growers to Collaborate on Research Study February 13, 2017 - From Issue: 623 By: Laura Ingwell As part of a multi-state effort being headed by Dr. Ian Kaplan at Purdue University in the Department of Entomology, we are investigating how to best manage insect pests on[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Pests and Pest Management – General
Watermelon Variety Considerations February 10, 2017 - From Issue: 623 By: Wenjing Guan Read More — Notes from Watermelon Research and Development Group Annual Meeting and 2016 Indiana Watermelon Variety Trial We are proud to be in Vincennes, the heart of watermelon producing counties in[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Varieties
2016 Cucumber Variety Evaluation in a High Tunnel at Southwest Indiana October 13, 2016 - From Issue: 622 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Tomato is considered one of the most profitable crops grown in high tunnels, but continually growing one single crop leads to build-up of diseases. In addition, growers are facing more competition in[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cucumbers Article Tags: Crop Culture Greenhouses & High Tunnels
High Tunnel Evaluation of Vertically-Grown Cantaloupe and Galia Melon Varieties September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More In issue 619 and 620 of the Vegetable Crops Hotline newsletter I gave you a brief background of the materials used and methods followed during the variety evaluation. I also[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe
Harvest and Postharvest Storage of Pumpkins and Winter Squash September 15, 2016 - From Issue: 621 By: Wenjing Guan With the start of pumpkin harvest, it is a good time to review important considerations for harvest and postharvest storage of pumpkins and winter squash (butternut, acorn and hubbard squash[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Harvesting and Postharvest
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
