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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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Dealing with Dry Conditions – Lavender Crop Update, July 14, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Lavandula angustifolia cultivars are past peak in most areas and L. x intermedia (lavandin) cultivars are beginning to bloom. Harvest for essential oil can begin at any time for angustifolia cultivars and harvest for bundles and buds has begun in … Continue reading →

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Essential Oil Yield of Lavender Cultivars

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Jason Carter, Summer Research Assistant, OMAFRA and Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Herbs Specialist, OMAFRA There are many different lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and lavandin (L. x intermedia) cultivars that can be grown in Ontario. When choosing which cultivars to grow, … Continue reading →

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Lavender Content at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention – Register Now

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

As Canada’s Premier Horticultural Event, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) provides an excellent learning and networking opportunity for both new and established lavender growers. The convention will be held February 22 and 23 at the Niagara Falls Convention … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Late Summer Tasks – August 26, 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender bloom is long finished, and most growers are wrapping up distillation for the year. Here are some things to consider at this time of year: Pruning If you have not pruned already, August is a good time to prune … 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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