Cucurbits

Pollination of Cucurbita spp. (Squash and Pumpkin) Crops in Florida

Rachel E. Mallinger and Oscar E. Liburd

Calabaza—Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex Lam.

James M. Stephens

Calabaza is the common name of several of the many strains of pumpkins and squashes grown in the tropics. In Florida, calabaza refers to the Cuban pumpkin, also called Cuban squash. Other common names reported are auyama, ayote, and zapallo. In 1991, calabaza production in South Florida stood at about 2500 acres valued at over $5 million.

The Decline of the US Cucumber and Squash Industry

Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Kuan-Ming Huang

The US production of cucumbers and squash has been declining over the last two decades while imports have grown significantly. In particular, imports from Mexico have surpassed US domestic production and have become a major source of cucumber and squash supply in the US market. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of cucumber and squash production and trade to help policymakers, business communities, and researchers understand the structural changes in the market.

Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production

Craig Frey, Nathan S. Boyd, Qingren Wang, Johan Desaeger, Jawwad Qureshi, Anna Meszaros, Nicholas S. Dufault, Pamela D. Roberts, and Xavier Martini

Chapter 7 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

Techniques for Melon Grafting

Wenjing Guan and Xin Zhao

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems