WATERMELON’S HEALTH BY MARTY WIGLESWORTH USGR
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s Manager for the East Coast Agronomy team with Syngenta, I often travel the watermelon growing areas of the eastern US giving disease control advice as both an employee of Syngenta and as a Plant Pathologist. Frequently I am asked by either a watermelon grower, consultant, or retailer to give them a “fungicide program” to cover their disease concerns for the season.
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When they ask this question, I usually push back and say that I can’t do that. After I see the puzzled look on their face, I give them more clarity on my response. I start by saying I would rather give you guidance on what you first need to think about.
