Category Archives: Herbs

Promoting a Second Bloom in Lavender

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

By Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Herbs Specialist, and McKenna Campbell, Summer Research Assistant, OMAFA There are several cultivars of Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) that exhibit a second bloom in our climate. By far the most prolific second bloomer so far … Continue reading →

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Preserving Colour – The Best Ways to Dry Lavender

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

By McKenna Campbell, Student – Horticulture Research Assistant, and Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Herbs Specialist, OMAFA We conducted a small lavender drying experiment at the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Simcoe to determine the best ways to retain bud and … Continue reading →

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Diseases to Watch Out for in Lavender – August 2, 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Phytophthora Root Rot Given the high rainfall experienced in many areas over the past two weeks, it is not a surprise that Phytophthora root rot has been found in at least one commercial field. What is surprising is that it … Continue reading →

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Crop Protection Hub Highlights: New Features

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these new features is to make it easier for users to view, compare and print crop protection information.

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Lavender Crop Update – Row Spacing, Heat and Crop Reminders – June 28, 2024

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender bloom continues to be well ahead of normal. In Simcoe the lavandins are coming into full bloom, whereas angustifolias are mostly at or past peak bloom. Row Spacing Considerations The lavender plot at Simcoe is on two side-by-side 4.5 … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Bloom and Insects – June 7, 2024

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender is beginning to bloom at the Simcoe Research Station (Figure 1). This is the earliest bloom ever at Simcoe by about 7-10 days. Part of that is due to our warm spring and part of that is probably due … Continue reading →

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