Want to learn all about pumpkin production? Join us for a free Pumpkin Production Field Day learning event on August 26th from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Western Agricultural Research Station, 7721 S. Charleston Pike, in South Charleston. The field day will offer beginning and experienced growers valuable research updates regarding disease management, insect management, weed control, weather impacts on production, and new pumpkin and squash varieties.
This field day is geared towards beginning and experienced pumpkin growers.
Sessions will include:
- how climate and weather impact Ohio vegetable crops.
- weed management and Reflex herbicide trial results.
- updates on the powdery mildew fungicide trial and germplasm hybrid trial.
- general disease management.
Registration for the event is required by Aug. 24 at go.osu.edu/pumpkinday.
The field day will follow Ohio State COVID-19 guidelines for an outdoor meeting, including social distancing and masks for those who are unvaccinated. All are asked to bring a mask in the event the guidelines change. Sanitizing stations and limited touch points will be utilized.
For more information, contact Jasinski at jasinski.4@osu.edu or 937-772-6014.