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Category Archives: Ginseng Production
Ginseng Crop Update – Nitrogen Fertilization – June 17, 2022
The ginseng crop is progressing normally this year after several years of spring cold temperature and frost damage. This should reduce pressures of foliar diseases. As temperatures warm, the added stress could lead to higher Alternaria pressures over the next … Continue reading
Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Pest Management, Ginseng Production
Tagged Diseases, Fertility, Ginseng, Insects, Pest Management, Weeds
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Ginseng Crop Update – Pest Management During Emergence – May 13, 2022
With the sudden switch to summer-like weather and plenty of sunshine to heat up the soil, ginseng is rapidly emerging this week. More humid weather is expected over the weekend, and this will increase the risk of foliar diseases, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Pest Management, Ginseng Production
Tagged Diseases, Frost, Ginseng, Insects, Pest Management, Slugs
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Considerations for Lowering the Cost of Production in Ginseng
There are two ways to increase revenues for any crop or product: increase prices or lower the cost of production. If we assume that price is outside of the grower’s control (which is not entirely accurate), then cutting costs can … Continue reading
Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Other, Ginseng Pest Management, Ginseng Production
Tagged cost of production, Ginseng, labour, revenue
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What is the Value of the Ginseng Canopy Late in the Season? Ginseng Crop Update August 18, 2021
Ginseng growers have faced many weather-related challenges this year that have stunted the canopy, increased disease, caused earlier senescence of leaves and collapsed shade structures. When making decisions about how much to invest in protecting the ginseng canopy after damage … Continue reading
Ginseng Crop Update – Dealing with Cold Temperature Damage May 14, 2021
Although the past week was not nearly as cold as the same period last year, there has been an extended period of well below normal temperatures. When this has occurred during plant emergence in the past, development of the tops … Continue reading
Snow and Freeze Impacts on Ginseng and Lavender
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
Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Production, Lavender
Tagged Frost, frost protection, Ginseng, Lavender, Row-cover
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