Muskmelons

A Summary of N and K Research with Muskmelon in Florida

George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon

UV light may help farmers vanquish deadly cantaloupe pathogen

Brad Buck

Can’t get enough cantaloupe? University of Florida scientists want to help farmers in Florida and across the globe grow the cucurbit to satisfy consumers’ tastes. Even with fungicides, producers struggle to control powdery mildew, a disease that can damage or kill cantaloupe. Thanks to UF/IFAS research, growers may now use ultraviolet (UV) light. Natalia Peres, […]

Q: I planted so many fruit seeds and lost so many plants I no longer know what is growing. Is this plant canteloupe or watermelon?

BLOGS.IFAS

Q: I planted so many fruit seeds and lost so many plants I no longer know what is growing. Can you tell me if this plant is cantaloupe or watermelon? What are some good choices for seedless watermelon? A: Well, this is the first time I have been asked that question. I am glad you […]

Greenhouses and Crop Production

Samantha Murray

Have you ever picked up a piece of produce at the grocery store—say, a bell pepper, as I did recently—and noticed that it was grown in someplace you didn’t expect? In my case, I found a bell pepper that was grown in Holland (the Netherlands). At first I though this was because the bell pepper […]