South Georgia's watermelon crops are getting delayed by excessive rain and wind, according to local news outlet WALB.com.
Some growers have had to delay or replant their plantings, due to waterlogged fields.
"We've had to go back and replant some of the melons because of wet conditions. Some of them died, declining, you know," said grower Randy Ellis.
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The setback was caused by excessive rain this season, and the sprouting watermelon plants have been adversely affected.
"We've had a lot of rain. We've actually had anywhere from 5-7 inches more rain this year than we did at this time last year," said Justin Lanier, Crisp County Extension Agent.
The majority of Crisp County's growers are reportedly about three weeks behind schedule. "There's no need to panic yet. We still got some time. I talked to some guys today, they said they thought they could get their melons out still mid to late June," said Lanier.
The tough season is not predicted to raise watermelon prices, however. Farmers and Extension Agents are also optimistic that they'll still have a good harvest, with plenty of fruit in stores by July 4th.
Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we continue to follow this developing story.
