Integrated Pest Management (IPM) UC IPM website What is IPM? An ecosystem-based process for solving pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. What is a pest? An unwanted organism that damages or interferes with desirable plants.
Program OverviewThe Plant Pathology Program provides applied research and outreach to support agricultural production across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. This tri-county region encompasses a wide diversity of crops and growing conditions—from the desert-irrigated systems of Imperial Valley to…
Transplant or direct seed: May–June.
For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F and soil temperature is over 70°F.
Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks.
Transplant or direct seed: May–June.
Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold. For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly in the high 70s–80s°F and soil temperature is at least 65–70°F
Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks
This watermelon trial was conducted in the summer of 2006 at our (no longer in use) Nine Palms project location. Seventeen varieties of watermelons were grown to compare taste and production.
Fourteen varieties of cucumbers were compared for flavor and production. Stallion White and Japanese Climbing ranked top in flavor. Marketmore 76 was top in production.
Transplant or direct seed: May–July, possibly April for transplanting.
For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 70°F and soil temperature is over 65°F.
Start in pots for transplants: March–June; ready to transplant in 4 weeks.
Transplant or direct seed: May–June
For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F and soil temperature is over 65°F
Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks
The UCCE Entomology Research and Extension program is entrusted with developing and implementing targeted research and education programs on managing insect pests of vegetables, forage crops, field crops, and specialty crops in Imperial County.
Since the first week of August 2024, the UCCE Entomology program at Imperial County has maintained a yellow sticky trap network across the Imperial Valley.
