Tag: Watermelon

• Field Update – 5/26/20

  Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath reports, “Powdery mildew was found late last week on watermelon at the Coastal REC, Charleston. All watermelon growers should look at the photo below to be sure they can identify powdery mildew in the early stages. The spots are pale yellow, and, unlike squash, may not have white powdery growth under…

  Justin Ballew

  May 26, 2020

  Weekly Field Updates

  botrytis, clemson extension, Disease, moisture, powdery mildew, rain, south carolina, Strawberries, thrips, Tomatoes, warm weather, Watermelon, Weekly Field Updates

• Field Update – 5/18/20

  Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath reports, “With the cooler-than-normal spring weather, two cool-season pathogens also may be active longer than normal. Downy mildew on brassicas, especially kale and collard, mainly affects the lower leaves. Sometimes it will move up onto the larger leaves in the middle of the plant. With a hand lens, you can see…

  Justin Ballew

  May 18, 2020

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacteriosis, Brassicas, clemson extension, Disease, downy mildew, dry weather, fusarium, Greens, harvest, Insects, Peaches, south carolina, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, warm weather, Watermelon, Weekly Field Updates

• 2019 Cucurbit Downy Mildew Management

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  Justin Ballew

  April 30, 2019

  Cucurbits, Disease

  cantaloupe, cucumber, cucurbit, downy mildew, gourd, Squash, Watermelon