2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

The 2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. This handbook provides production and cultivar recommendations as well as pest, disease, and weed management guidance.

Grower Post-harvest Handling Resources

In collaboration with Dani Zwischenberger of the Kentucky Horticulture Council, we’ve been working on creating post-harvest handling factsheets for growers to reference. These factsheets are one page with a lot of photos and can be displayed as posters for farm crew to reference.

Vegetable Alert Listserv for Commercial Growers

Commercial growers can subscribe to the Veggie Alert Listserv. This email list allows growers to receive the most up-to-date information and notifications from University of Kentucky specialists.

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting

To receive alerts on downy mildew moving into your region, visit the Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecasting System. This will help you better prepare for potential disease and plan your disease management accordingly.

Website for Grower Meetings in the Region

Find the dates and locations of different vegetable grower meetings in our region.