Non-Chemical Management
- Plant resistant varieties if available. Resistant cantaloupe varieties include 'All Star', 'Durango', 'Edisto', 'Edisto 47', 'Hy-Mark', 'Larado', 'Magnum 45', 'Market Star', 'Road Runner', 'Saticoy Hybrid', 'Sierra Gold', 'Super Market', 'Tasty Sweet', 'Top Mark', 'Top Score', and others.
- Rotate crops. Do not plant melons, squash, or related species in the same location for at least two years.
- Space plantings to provide good air circulation.
- Remove all plant debris from the garden. Destroy or discard (do not compost) diseased materials.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!