Category Archives: Lavender

OFVC Educational Series: Live and Recorded Seminars

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Recorded seminars are now available online The OFVC is hosting an educational series of recorded and live presentations that are available for viewing at ofvc.ca. Live sessions will be available during scheduled times and require advance registration. If you are unable to participate … Continue reading →

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Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) Risk Management Workshop

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Developed by Canadian Herb, Spice and Natural Health Products Coalition The Ontario Lavender Association will be hosting a Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) certification course over two sessions on Saturday Feb 6 and Saturday Feb 13. Growers of all specialty … Continue reading →

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“All About Specialty Crops” Webinar Series Starting January 14, 2021

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Evan Elford

Are you interested in diversifying your business by growing niche and specialty crops?Join us for our 4-part specialty crop webinar series to learn about producing and marketing specialty crops. The first webinar will provide an overview of specialty crop production, … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Late Summer Management – August 21, 2020

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

August to October is the time lavender plants recover from the bloom period and put on new growth. August is the best time to fertilize plants and prune. Now that we are getting closer to the end of August, pruning … Continue reading →

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Trianum P Biological Fungicide Label Expanded to Many Crops including Herbs and Cannabis

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

By Jim Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Trianum P Biological Fungicide for: the Suppression of Post-Emergence Damping Off Caused by Rhizoctonia … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Strange Symptoms on Lavender? Lavender Crop Update July 10, 2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Lavandula angustifolia cultivars are in full bloom in most of Ontario, with lavandins starting to bloom further south. Some cultivars are already past peak, progressing through bloom faster due to the hot conditions. It is becoming very dry in most … Continue reading →

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