How do I control sicklepod in watermelon?
There is no herbicide currently labeled for watermelon crops which will control sicklepod. Choose fields with no history of sicklepod infestation. Plant watermelon early and encourage rapid vine growth. Cultivate as late as possible to prevent sicklepod from germinating.
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RAYMOND, Miss. -- Mississippi’s watermelon producers face a tough year as summer rains diminish what they had expected would be a good crop.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Commercial vegetable growers have a new mobile-based resource to help them manage pests and diseases in their crops. The MyIPM for Vegetables app is the latest in the MyIPM app series. MyIPM for Vegetables currently offers resources for tomatoes and cucurbits, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and watermelons.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Harvest is in full swing for Mississippi watermelon producers as rains ramp up, increasing the likelihood of disease and ruined melons.