Protect Watermelon Plantings From Wrath of Fusarium Wilt By Gene McAvoy|March 19, 2018 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Scientists Keying in on Sweeter and Stronger Watermelon Varieties Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 13, 2017 New study shows grafting can give growers an upper hand on soilborne disease threats.
The Effect Of Soil Fertility On Fusarium Wilt In Watermelon By Lauren María Alexander|November 8, 2016 Ongoing research sheds light on the role soil health plays in the severity of the deadly pathogen in watermelon crops.
Vegetable Grafting Facility Gears Up For Increased Production By Lauren María Alexander|October 25, 2016 The Tri-Hishtil vegetable grafting facility in North Carolina hopes to double grafted plant production by next year.
Tactics For Successful Seedless Watermelon Production By Lauren María Alexander|April 26, 2016 To be ahead of the game, be sure your production plan includes healthy transplants, proper pollination, and disease management.
Adding Wildflowers To Watermelon Fields May Help Increase Yields Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 22, 2016 Ongoing studies are investigating how a more diverse agroecosystem might complement honeybees and enhance watermelon production.
Trending Now: Mini Seedless Watermelons Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 17, 2016 Hazera Co. offers customers minis in a range of sizes and textures.
9 Watermelon Varieties You Need To Know For 2016 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 20, 2016 Check out these watermelon varieties boasting high Brix, a good disease resistance package, and excellent yield potential.
Nunhems 2015 Vegetable Variety Showcase Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 7, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”125943″] For more information, contact Nunhems: 1200 Anderson Corner Rd., Parma, ID 83660 PHONE: 800-733-9505 NunhemsUSA.com
Watermelon Field Day Highlights 26 Varieties Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 16, 2015 Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds’ event showcases varieties for Florida.
19 Marvelous Melons Bred For Market Impact Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 26, 2015 Check out the latest watermelon and cantaloupe varieties from leading seed companies.
Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds, National Watermelon Association Partner To Help Growers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 6, 2015 Bayer to fund first-year memberships to all eligible watermelon growers.
8 Must-Have Melons Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 This month’s variety specs feature focuses on the latest cantaloupe and melon varieties. Some of the features highlighted […]
High Heat Impacts Georgia Watermelons Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 14, 2015 Numbers are expected to be lower this year, but it is too early to tell by how much.
National Watermelon Association Designs Patriotic Car For NASCAR Racer Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 26, 2015 The National Watermelon Association (NWA), in conjunction with NASCAR racer Ross Chastain’s season long sponsors Watermelon.org and Helena […]
Grafting Research Could Rescue Watermelon Crop In Washington Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 24, 2015 Researchers are looking to graft watermelon onto other vine plant rootstocks to help prevent Verticilium wilt.
Problematic Pathogens In Melons And Watermelons By Rosemary Gordon|December 3, 2014 Find out how to monitor and control Phytophthora fruit rot, Fusarium wilt, and bacterial fruit blotch.
Sakata Hosts Annual Fall Field Trials Posted by Frank Giles|November 25, 2014 Growers and dealer partners gather to see new varieties at the company’s South Florida field station.
New Watermelon Planting Program For The Southeast U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 30, 2014 Sakata seeking to make regional impact by providing in-demand material through several local producers.
Seedway Showcases Latest Vegetable Varieties For Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 [blackoutgallery id=”67291″] For more information, contact: Seedway 3810 Dane Field Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811 863-648-4242; fax: 863-648-4002 SeedWay.com
