Category Archives: Herbs

Lavender Crop Update – May 26, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

There have been several frosts over the past week. Although it was probably not cold enough to cause major damage in most areas, it is possible flower buds may have been affected if you are in a particularly frost prone … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Understanding Frost Risks for Lavender – May 16, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

I have had several inquiries about the potential for frost damage to lavender from the frost events in the forecast because of previous events that devastated lavender in some areas. Spring frost damage is relatively rare in lavender. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Lavender | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Guide to Soil Sampling for Lavender

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Soil sampling is an important aspect of crop management. It is essential for managing nutrients, especially phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and adjusting the pH of the soil. It can also be an important tool for diagnosing soilborne pest issues … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs, Lavender | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Resistant Weed Testing is Available for the 2023 Field Season

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By: Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist Resistant weeds are becoming the new norm in weed management for many Ontario farmers.  This is a reminder that genomic resistant weed testing will be available again at no cost to the grower … Continue reading →

Posted in All Specialty Crops, Culinary, Ginseng, Ginseng Pest Management, Herbs, Hops, Hops Pest Management, Industrial and Misc. Crops, Industrial Hemp, Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Grains, Specialty Vegetable Pest Management, Specialty Vegetables, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Pest Management | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tank Mixing Update – Implications for Users of Pest Control Products

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By: J. Mosiondz (OMAFRA) with input from J. Deveau (OMAFRA) Tank mixing, a practice commonly performed by growers across the agricultural spectrum, is an important practice used to reduce the number of sprayer passes per season, prevent resistance development, and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Specialty Crops, Culinary, Ginseng, Ginseng Pest Management, Haskap, Herbs, Hops, Hops Pest Management, Industrial and Misc. Crops, Industrial Hemp, Lavender, Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Grains, Specialty Vegetable Pest Management, Specialty Vegetables, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Pest Management, Tree Nuts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Last Minute Opportunity for Good Agriculture and Collection Practices Training April 17-19

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Specialty crop growers are welcome to participate in a Good Agriculture and Collection Practices (GACP) Training hosted by the Ontario Lavender Association to be held April 17, 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 pm via Zoom. Space is still … Continue reading →

Posted in All Specialty Crops, Culinary, Ginseng, Ginseng Other, Herbs, Hops, Hops Other, Industrial and Misc. Crops, Industrial Hemp, Lavender, Medicinal, Other Herbs, Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Grains, Specialty Vegetables, Sweet Potato | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment