Indiana is one of the major watermelon and cantaloupe producing states. Variety selection based on yield, disease resistance, fruit quality is one of the critical decisions in production. Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center conducts watermelon and melon variety trials every year. We have 73 varieties in the trials this year. The trial results will be summarized[Read More…]
John Orick, Karen Mitchell, and Pam Fisher traveled to Indianapolis to set up the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Plant Info to Go Booth at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer lawn and garden questions, provide information about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program, and challenge fair attendees with[Read More…]
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