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Understanding Wholesale Lavender Essential Oil Terms

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender growers must occasionally purchase wholesale lavender essential oils for making value added products to supplement their own supply. However, the terminology used in the advertisements for these oils can be very confusing and misleading. Some of the oils on … Continue reading →

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Are Garden Fleahoppers a Problem on Lavender?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

By Estella Crosby, Summer Research Assistant, OMAFRA Garden fleahopper (Microtechnites bractatus) is an occasionally severe pest of lavender and potentially other perennial members of the mint family, especially when grown over black plastic mulch where warmer temperatures promote faster development … Continue reading →

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Assessing and Pruning Winterkill in Lavender

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Since lavender is greening up across most of Ontario, now is a good time to assess lavender plants and determine the extent of winterkill. Depending on the severity of the damage, further action may be required in some cases such … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – June 24, 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Harvest Considerations Most angustifolia cultivars of lavender have begun to bloom this week in the south. Full bloom will likely occur within the next week to 10 days. Early bloom is the time to harvest for bundles and buds. Ideally, … Continue reading →

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Snow and Freeze Impacts on Ginseng and Lavender

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Snow and cold temperatures are in the forecast for much of Southern Ontario Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Both ginseng and lavender growers have the option to employ row covers to protect tender plants in the spring. Here are things to … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Dying Lavender July 15, 2021

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

There are have been multiple reports of lavender suddenly dying over the past few weeks. Symptoms match those of Phytophthora root rot, with portions of plants wilting and dying with other portions still appearing healthy. However, samples of these plants … Continue reading →

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