pumpkin

Oct 9, 2019

The CucCAP Extension Team evaluates Pumpkin Varieties

The Schultheis Vegetable Production Lab in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University cooperates with extension researchers to evaluate pumpkin cultivars for yield and quality. Seed company representatives joined the Extension researchers in the field for the early September pumpkin harvest.

Sep 11, 2019

Pumpkin management in the final stretch | MSU Extension Vegetables

At this time of year, growers are in the final stretch of the pumpkin season in Michigan. Vines are dying down and cutting has begun. It is at this point that growers discover just how well your growing season management practices paid off.

Mar 17, 2019

2018 Cucurbit Cultivar Evaluations

Crops: Orange Flesh Melon, Pumpkin, Watermelon, and Zucchini Squash

Sep 26, 2018

New York pumpkins ripening early | Vegetable Growers News

New York state’s pumpkin crop is early this year due to ideal growing conditions in the state. Read More

Sep 7, 2018

September 5 Vegetable Updates | MSU

Pumpkin management in the final stretch The evidence of proper management shows up now. Some issues can still be addressed, but others required attention months ago. Poor control of Powdery Mildew will result in defoliation, sunburned fruit and weak, brown handles. There is limited effectiveness with rescue sprays for powdery. Fruit rots are triggered in some fields…

May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU

West central Michigan vegetable update For cucurbits, if you are worried about Phytophthora capsici causing damping off and stand loss, remember that the FarMore FI400 seed treatment includes the fungicide Apron, which has the same active ingredient (mefenoxam) as Ridomil. Note, some areas of Michigan with a history of mefenoxam use may have mefenoxam insensitive Phytophthora capsici. As the…

Mar 17, 2018

2017 Cucurbit Cultivar Evaluations

Crops: Specialty Melon, Orange Flesh Melon, Pumpkin, Watermelon, and Yellow & Zucchini Squash

Feb 7, 2018

Southeastern U.S. 2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook | Growing Produce

Download the Southeastern U.S. 2018 Vegetable Crop Handbook from Growing Produce or visit topics of interest for cucurbit growers with the following links: Disease Control for Cucurbits Efficacy of Products for Disease Control in Cucurbits Cucumber Production Recomendations Melon Production Recomendations Pumpkin and Winter Squash Production Recomendations Summer Squash Production Recomendations Watermelon Production Recomendations

Nov 7, 2017

Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business – VSC NEWS

Most of the pumpkins in California are grown for ornamental use, meaning for decorations and carving.

Oct 26, 2017

2017 Pumpkin Variety Trials | North Carolina Cooperative Extension

CucCAP Extension specialists evaluated pumpkin and squash varieties for a variety of traits including disease susceptibility. Source: 2017 Pumpkin Variety Trials | North Carolina Cooperative Extension