What’s Eating my Squash? September 20, 2018 - From Issue: 651 By: Laura Ingwell Read More Many of us may forget about the pesky squash vine borer until it’s too late. This pest of cucurbit crops tends to be sporadic in our region; you are either[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Plectosporium Blight of Pumpkins August 30, 2018 - From Issue: 650 By: Dan Egel Read More Before writing this article, I went back to an old article from 2015. In 2015, I had written, Plectosporium blight was more severe than normal. In 2018, I have also[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Yellow Leaves on Pumpkins August 31, 2017 - From Issue: 635 By: Dan Egel Read More This time of year, I receive many complaints of pumpkin plants with yellow leaves. There can be many reasons why pumpkin plants have yellow leaves. The most common reason for[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Crop Culture
Powdery Mildew Symptoms vs Variegated Leaves August 12, 2017 - Veggie Extras Article By: Dan Egel Read More One of the most common diseases of pumpkin in Indiana is powdery mildew. Growers are naturally anxious to observe whether the fungicide they have been applying for this disease has[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Bacterial Spot of Pumpkin July 20, 2017 - From Issue: 632 By: Dan Egel Read More I have observed this disease in scattered commercial pumpkin and squash fields across Indiana. Bacterial leaf spot of pumpkin is perhaps the most serious disease of pumpkin in Indiana today.[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Squash Bugs July 6, 2017 - From Issue: 631 By: Rick Foster Read More Squash bug is the most consistent insect pest of squash and pumpkins and is the most difficult to control (Figure 1 and 2). The key to management is early detection[Read More…] Article Categories: Pumpkins Squash Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
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
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
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
Pumpkin Disease Management Steps July 16, 2016 - From Issue: 617 By: Dan Egel Read More I have received several calls about pumpkins recently. This article will outline a few steps growers should think about to prevent diseases in pumpkins. Virus diseases – There are several virus[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
