Melons

The Australian melon industry joined the Soil Wealth ICP project in 2023.

Soil Wealth ICP is currently focusing on three priority areas identified by the melon industry:

Soil health

Cover crops, rotations and minimum till
Consumer education
Biology and microbiome
Composting and soil

Crop health

Integrated pest, disease and weed management
Genetics and new varieties

Optimising inputs

Reducing plastic use
Building soil organic matter
Nutrient use efficiency
Waste
Fuel
Irrigation

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Soil management in the tropics: New melon demo site in Mataranka, NT

Applied Horticultural Research2024-07-11T00:50:24+00:00July 10th, 2024|

Farming in tropical climates presents a unique set of challenges, especially when dealing with sandy soils. These soils, likened to an open hydroponic system due to the water and nutrient management strategies they require, pose...

Biofumigation fact sheet

Applied Horticultural Research2024-07-11T00:07:42+00:00July 9th, 2024|

Adding biofumigants to a vegetable or melon crop rotation can improve overall soil health and reduce input costs. The benefits of biofumigant crops, observed by vegetable growers, include: Improvements in soil structure Reduction in...

Cucurbit Ute Guide

Applied Horticultural Research2024-05-30T03:39:47+00:00May 28th, 2024|

Pests, diseases, and disorders of cucurbits: A field identification guide. This pocket-sized guide includes beneficial insects and damaging pests, as well as diseases and disorders that can affect melons and other cucurbits. If you would...

Melon Roadshow 2024 – Northern Australia

Applied Horticultural Research2024-05-16T02:16:47+00:00May 16th, 2024|

The latest Melon Roadshow went north, visiting growers in the vast landscapes of tropical north Queensland, Kununurra in Western Australia and Katherine in the Northern Territory. Umberto Calvo from the Soil Wealth ICP team joined...