Temperature rise favors watermelon crops

According to the Economic Bulletin released by Emater/RS-Ascar this Thursday (9), the cultivation of watermelon in the administrative region of Soledade shows progress in the production cycle. The crops planted earlier are in the flowering and beginning of fruiting phase. The crop was affected by low temperatures at the beginning of development, which compromised leaf growth. However, the increase in temperatures in recent weeks has favored the recovery of the plants. To reduce losses and ensure the advancement of the cycle, producers have intensified phytosanitary management. "Controls are being carried out for fungal diseases, such as ...