Tips for Success in Growing Watermelons
See advice on steps a grower can take to find success in growing watermelons. Florida is the leading state in growing watermelons, especially winter watermelons, but it is still [...]
Watermelon Irrigation Tips
A UF/IFAS Regional Specialized Extension agent shared watermelon irrigation tips for North Florida watermelon growers. According to Bob Hochmuth, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences [...]
MELCAST in Development to Aid in Management of Watermelon Foliar Diseases
UF/IFAS researchers are testing MELCAST, a spray advisory system aimed at watermelon foliar diseases. Florida watermelon growers looking for help in managing watermelon foliar diseases may soon have the [...]
Researchers Test Grafting to Manage Fusarium Wilt in Watermelons
Researchers are studying whether grafting in watermelon crops can be used as a tool to manage fusarium wilt. The primary technique for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon fields in [...]