Author: Christiana Huss

Mild weather, strawberry prep, cucurbit diseases, and leafhopper outbreaks highlight this week’s SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report.

Creeping cucumber is a native vine with cucumber-like fruit. Discover how to identify it, plus edibility cautions and pest concerns.

Weekly SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report: Fall planting updates, disease alerts, pest pressure, and grower tips across Coastal, Midlands, and Pee Dee.

This week’s SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report highlights rising pest pressure from pickleworm, sunscald concerns in melons, and widespread disease across cucurbits, tomatoes, and peaches. Discover region-specific updates from agents across the state, plus timely recommendations for insect and disease control, scouting tips, and postharvest handling. Don’t miss out—protect your yield and stay ahead of seasonal challenges.

Last week’s storms left SC fields soggy, boosting foliar diseases and root rots just as heavy watermelon and tomato harvests roll in. Growers are rotating fungicides, battling bacterial spot, leaf-footed bugs, stink bugs, and blossom-end rot while blueberries, muscadines, and late strawberries progress. Regional agents share detailed crop conditions and control tips.

Heavy rainfall in South Carolina is bringing an end to strawberry season for some growers, with disease risks increasing as temperatures rise. Crops across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions have been impacted by physical damage, waterlogging, and pest issues. Stay informed with the latest updates on crops, pests, and disease management.

Atkinson Farms has been growing crops in Marion County for over a century. Learn how this multigenerational farm is thriving with strawberries, sweet corn, and more—despite weather and disease challenges.

Dry weather continues across South Carolina, prompting concerns about mites and moisture-related diseases. Read regional crop updates, pest alerts, and learn about a time-sensitive grant opportunity for growers affected by natural disasters.

Spring is off to a warm, dry start in South Carolina. Strawberries are coming in, spring crops are booming, and pest pressure—especially spider mites—is on the rise. Get region-specific updates, timely grower alerts, and info on Clemson Extension’s new cut flower grower needs assessment in this week’s Field Report.

Spring is here, and crops are thriving across South Carolina! In this week’s SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report (March 17, 2025), get the latest updates on strawberries, peaches, spring greens, cucurbits, and more. Learn about regional pest activity, disease management, and upcoming agricultural events. Also, if you’re a cut flower grower, share your insights in Clemson Extension’s needs assessment to help improve industry resources. Read more for expert recommendations and field insights!

Spring is near! Strawberries are blooming, blueberries are budding, and growers are prepping for the season. Get the latest SC crop updates.