Category Archives: Hops Other

New sprayer resource available

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Melanie Filotas

Growing or thinking of growing hops, tree nuts, specialty berries or fruit or any other crop that may require an airblast sprayer to apply pesticides, foliar nutrients or other products? If so, you should take a look at Airblast 101, … Continue reading →

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Hopsprayer revised

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Melanie Filotas

A quick update to anyone who accessed the posting “Introducing the Hopsprayer” between August 22 and 23 – Dr. Deveau just sent us an updated version of his article. The revised article has been updated in yesterday’s post – you … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Hopsprayer

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Melanie Filotas

Any hops grower who has tried to apply pest control products, whether organic or conventional, knows that spraying hops can be a challenge. Many hops growers use radial airblast sprayers, however at as much as $10,000, these sprayers may not … Continue reading →

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Harvest and Post-harvest Activities in the Hop Yard: Part 1 – Harvesting

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Evan Elford

One of the major issues facing the development of a sustainable hop industry in Ontario is creating a supply chain which ensures a quality product to brewers and other end users. It’s never too early to be thinking about harvest … Continue reading →

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Hop Fertility Overview – June 11, 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Evan Elford

Final fertility applications should be scheduled throughout the month of June with no more than 25 kg N/ha applied at one time.  Flower (burr) development will begin the week after June 21 (due to the change in photoperiod to decreasing … Continue reading →

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Hop Update, May 27: Frost injury management

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Evan Elford

Evan Elford, New Crop Development Specialist, OMAF and MRA We are receiving reports of frost injury occurring this past weekend on hops across the province. Damage ranges from no/slight damage in the south-west, to severe damage/plant collapse in central Ontario.  … Continue reading →

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