Tag Archives: Disorders

Introducing the Ginseng Module of Ontario CropIPM

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers, consultants, and scouts now have a new resource for pest identification, biology, scouting protocols, and best management practices. The new ginseng module of Ontario CropIPM has been launched. The information in this resource is intended to assist in … 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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Ginseng Scout Training – June 8, 2022

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

After a two-year hiatus, Ginseng Scout Training will return with an in-field workshop on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (rain date, June 9). This workshop is open to growers, scouts and industry representatives looking for training or a refresher on diagnosing … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Scout Training June 2, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

After a one year break, OMAFRA’s Ginseng Scout Training will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 2 from 9 to 11 am. This workshop will go over the symptoms and scouting methods for the major insects, diseases and disorders of … 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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Ginseng Crop Update for July 12, 2012

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sean Westerveld

Most of the issues in ginseng at this time are related to moisture and heat stress. Tops are collapsing in areas affected by root disease, mainly because these are the areas in which the root system is not extensive enough … Continue reading →

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