Learn about managing four key watermelon diseases: gummy stem blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and anthracnose. Effective fungicides and application timings are provided to ensure optimal crop health. Key recommendations include starting fungicide sprays when vines start to run, continuing weekly treatments until one week before the final harvest, and scouting fields weekly for early disease detection. Rotating crops and using systemic fungicides for best control after disease onset are also emphasized.
Read here for more!