Anthracnose on Cucurbits in Florida
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), cantaloupe or muskmelon (Cucumis melo), squash (Cucurbita pepo), bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), and cucumber (Cucumis sativa) are commonly grown throughout Florida on both Heat Transfers commercial farms and home gardens, while pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) production is largely limited to north Florida.Anthracnose