Seedcorn Maggots and Wireworms May 28, 2015 - From Issue: 598 By: Rick Foster I have received calls about seedcorn maggots in melons and have seen wireworm damage in my research plots in Vincennes. Seedcorn maggots are usually associated with cool weather since the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Watermelon Disease Update May 18, 2015 - From Issue: 598 By: Dan Egel Read More Most watermelon growers are in the process of placing transplants in the field. I have received several commercial samples of transplants still in trays prior to out-planting. The two diseases I have[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management Transplant Production
MELCAST May 18, 2015 - From Issue: 598 By: Dan Egel Many cantaloupe and watermelon growers have planted transplants in the field or will soon. A question many growers often have is when and how should one apply fungicides. Applying fungicides[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Successful Transplant Establishment May 12, 2015 - From Issue: 597 By: Liz Maynard Read More Getting seedlings from the transplant tray into the field is essential for a good crop (Figure 1). Healthy transplants treated well will quickly establish themselves in the field, setting the[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Cucurbits Solanaceous Crops Article Tags: Crop Culture Transplant Production
Root and Seed Maggots April 27, 2015 - From Issue: 596 By: Rick Foster The cool, wet weather we have been having is perfect for the root and seed maggots in early planted vegetables. I have already received calls about onion maggots. If you[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Corn Cucurbits Legume Vegetables Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Organic Control of Striped Cucumber Beetles April 27, 2015 - From Issue: 596 By: Rick Foster For most insect pests, we have some viable options to manage them organically. For years we have been looking for an organic solution for striped cucumber beetle and bacterial wilt[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Cucumbers Melons, Other Pumpkins Squash Watermelon Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Organic Production
Honey Bees and Other Pollinators April 17, 2015 - From Issue: 595 By: Rick Foster As you all know, many of our vegetable crops are dependent upon pollinators to move pollen from flower to flower. The cucurbits, muskmelons, cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins, and squash, are completely[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Cucumbers Melons, Other Pumpkins Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Bees Beneficial Insects and Mites General Information Pests and Pest Management – General
Cucurbit Production in Indiana: 1925 and 2013 April 9, 2015 - Veggie Extras Article By: Dan Egel In December 2014, I described the ‘Yearbook of Agriculture, 1928”. In that blog, I wrote about processing tomato production in 1925 and 2013 (the ‘Yearbook of Agriculture, 1928’ lists data[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Cantaloupe Watermelon
Seed and Root Maggots March 17, 2015 - From Issue: 594 By: Rick Foster Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweet corn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and other[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Corn Cucurbits Legume Vegetables Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Bacterial Fruit Blotch Update February 20, 2015 - From Issue: 593 By: Dan Egel Read More Bacterial fruit blotch is a disease that can affect most cucurbits (see Figure 1). However, the symptoms are most often observed on watermelon. A brief description of this disease and some photos[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
