Cucurbits

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

Rachel E. Mallinger and Oscar E. Liburd

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.

Techniques for Melon Grafting

Wenjing Guan and Xin Zhao

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

Healthy Harvest: Florida Cucurbits

Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber

This publication from the Healthy Harvest series is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about cucurbit crops that are grown in Florida, and ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals. Written by Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2025.

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