Melons
Cantaloupe project seeks variety less susceptible to bacteria
University of Georgia scientists are assisting in a study to find a cantaloupe variety with less netting on the rind in the hopes that the fruit will be less susceptible to the bacteria or pathogens... more »
Watch out for fungal diseases on melons
I’ve seen alternaria and anthracnose on melons so far this season, and have also had some calls with a concern about gummy stem blight. Here’s what to look for to tell the different diseases apart.... more »
Caito Foods voluntarily recalls fresh cut melon products
Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fresh-cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, because these products have the potential to... more »
Rhyme fungicide now available for use in watermelon
FMC Agricultural Solutions is marketing Rhyme fungicide for use in watermelon crops, excluding California. “Rhyme fungicide is a powerful tool to combat gummy stem blight and powdery mildew, two of the most damaging diseases in... more »
Watermelon growers set for strong production year
The table is set for more watermelon this season, say officials in the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Watermelon’s prevalence in the produce aisle, on restaurant tables and in consumers’... more »
Research aimed at stopping gummy stem blight in the greenhouse
Georgia watermelon growers who have a targeted, informed disease management plan for gummy stem blight disease could save money and lessen the environmental impact of producing this favorite summertime fruit. University of Georgia horticulturist Cecilia... more »
National Watermelon Promotion Board’s sustainability survey
The National Watermelon Promotion Board is conducting a Sustainability Research Survey. The following information includes more explanation: "This year the NWPB is conducting Sustainability Research for the industry. The project is important for the NWPB... more »
Watermelon growers work to produce a sweet crop, good texture
In Georgia, it’s planting season for watermelons. Usually, they aspire to produce high yields of a sweet crop, but they shouldn’t ignore firmness and texture, according to Tim Coolong, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable... more »
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