Category Archives: Lavender

Temperatures Under Row Cover in Lavender – April 12, 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

As I mentioned in my last update, normally I would have taken the row covers off my lavender at the beginning of March because of the warm temperatures and sunny weather at the time. Instead, I put a datalogger under … Continue reading →

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New Sweetpotato and Lavender Integrated Pest Management CropIPM Modules Launched

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

OMAFRA is in the process of updating CropIPM, an integrated pest management resource to assist growers and scouts with identification of crop pests and learn about their biology and management strategies. As part of the update, new crop modules are … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Removing Row Covers – February 27, 2024

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

The weather has been unseasonably mild all winter long. Now that both warm and sunny weather have arrived, the risks to lavender from spring freezes becomes a concern. Floating row covers work great to protect lavender in late fall and … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Content at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention, February 21 and 22, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 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 specialty crop growers. The convention will be held February 21 and 22 at the Niagara Falls … Continue reading →

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Register Now – Lavender Plant Health Workshop – September 23, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Registration is now OPEN for a special in-person Lavender Health Seminar and Q&A Education Event on September 23, 2023 from 10am-3pm We would love for you to join us! Please find the information about the event, the registration form, and … Continue reading →

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RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide Label Expanded Via Minor Use Program for Herbs and Spices (CG 25 and 26) in Canada

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for RootShield® HC Biological Fungicide for suppression of Botrytis blight and Root rot caused by Pythium spp., … Continue reading →

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