Vegetable research showcased at Clemson’s Costal REC June 11

byDenise Attaway
June 3, 2025
Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina, which is the fifth-largest watermelon-producing state in the country. Part of the success of the state’s watermelon industry is due to the partnerships between growers and researchers at Coastal REC. Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina, which is the fifth-largest watermelon-producing state in the country. Part of the success of the state’s watermelon industry is due to the partnerships between growers and researchers at Coastal REC.
Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina, which is the fifth-largest watermelon-producing state in the country. Part of the success of the state’s watermelon industry is due to the partnerships between growers and researchers at Coastal REC.
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Farmers, students and vegetable enthusiasts can learn about cutting-edge research for successfully growing vegetables during the 2025 Vegetable Research Showcase at the Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center (CREC).

The show begins at 8:30 a.m. on June 11 at 2865 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414. Participation for this free learning opportunity is limited to the first 100 registrants.

The showcase will feature:

  • A trailer ride tour of the CREC Farm.
  • Short talks about current research at the Center.
  • Updates on herbicide, insecticide and fungicide programs.
  • Updates on novel techniques in organic vegetable production.

Pesticide applicator recertification continuing credit hours will be offered.

This event is expected to end at about noon.

For information, contact Patrick Wechter, CREC director, at wwechte@clemson.edu.

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byDenise Attaway
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