This Tuesday, July 29th – The Southwest Purdue Ag Center invites growers to attend their Watermelon Variety Evaluation Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 PM EDT. With the event just days away, now is the perfect time to plan your visit and discover which watermelon varieties could enhance your operation.
This self-guided field tour allows you to evaluate the latest watermelon varieties at your own pace, giving you hands-on experience to assess performance, quality, and market potential. Whether you’re considering new varieties for next season or looking to diversify your current plantings, this open house provides valuable insights directly from the field.
Extension Specialists Dr. Wenjing Guan and Dr. César Escalante will be available throughout the event to answer your questions and share their expertise on variety selection, growing techniques, and market considerations.
The open house format means you can drop in anytime during the four-hour window that works best for your schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow growers while gaining firsthand knowledge about watermelon variety performance under Indiana growing conditions.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 29th, 1:00-4:00 PM EDT at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center. Don’t let this timely opportunity slip by – your next season’s success could depend on the varieties you choose today.
