Melons
Several niches have been identified under the umbrella of specialty melons: miniature-sized watermelons, organic melons, and non-standard varieties such as yellow-fleshed watermelons. Several Small Farm Program advisors work with melon varities in field trials.
Production information
- Watermelon Production in California
Co-authored by Aziz Baameur; free publicatin from UC ANR, updated 2009 - Organic Personal Watermelon Variety Trial - 2008
Co-authored by Richard Molinar from field trial at Kearney Agricultural Center in Fresno County. Also: - Personal Seedless Watermelon Evaluation on the Central Coast
By Aziz Baameur from field trials on the Central Coast, 2005 - Weed Management - Organic & Conventional, for Mini Watermelons
Presentation by Richard Molinar at Mini Watermelon Field Day, Kearney Agricultural Center, 2007 - Aphids, Viruses, and Watermelons
Presentation by Charles Summers at Mini Watermelon Field Day, Kearney Agricultural Center, 2007 - Insect Predators & Parasitoids in Cucurbits
Presentation by Betsy Boyd at Mini Watermelon Field Day, Kearney Agricultural Center, 2007 - Good Agricultural Practices: Key Points for Melons
Prepared by Trevor Suslow, UC Postharvest Specialist
Cost studies
More sample cost studies available from UC Davis
Additional information
- Watermelon and Mixed Melons links from the UC Vegetable Research Information Center