Although the intercropping combinations of Wpwo and Wpwoc appear to have more peanut pods per plant, no statistically
significant differences were detected for peanut parameters (Fig. 3). There was a 31% reduction in watermelon Brix in 2012 in the Wpwoc treatment combination compared to its corresponding monoculture (Fig. 4). However, it is unknown whether this reduction was caused by competition from okra (although no reductions were evident in other intercropping combinations with okra) or due to the downy mildew infestation. No other differences were detected in watermelon quality for both years. However, watermelon fresh fruit weight was lower and flesh firmness was higher in 2012 as compared to 2011. Okra fresh pod weight was statistically different in 2011 (P