Tag Archives: Fertility

Lavender Crop Update – Bloom and Post-Bloom Considerations – July 18, 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender is in full bloom across the province, and agritourism activities are in full swing. Angustifolia cultivars are nearing the end of bloom in the south, while lavandins are in the early bloom stage. This can cause lavender growers to … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Dealing with Heat – July 18, 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Although some cooler weather has temporarily arrived, we are currently experiencing a hot stretch that may continue again next week. Many areas have also been very dry, with only 43 mm of rain having fallen at the Delhi Weather Station … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Spring Reminders – May 15, 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Winter Damage The lavender crop should be fully green now, making any winter damage obvious. Plants without any signs of green growth, even at the base of the stems, are likely dead and will need to be replaced. Those plants … Continue reading →

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Fertility Guidelines for Haskap Grown in Ontario, 2025 (Updated Spring 2025)

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Evan Elford

Replaces Fertility Guidelines for Haskap Grown in Ontario, 2019 There are currently no Ontario fertility recommendations for haskap. The following tables for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and lime applications are guidelines only and are provided for reference based on … Continue reading →

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Fertility Guidelines for Hops Grown in Ontario, 2025 (updated Spring 2025)

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Evan Elford

Replaces Fertility Guidelines for Hops Grown in Ontario, 2020 There are currently no Ontario fertility recommendations for hops.  The following tables for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and lime applications are guidelines only and are provided for reference based … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Phytophthora and Fertility After Heavy Rains – July 19, 2024

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Heavy rains in the northern two-thirds of the growing area over the past week are by far the biggest issue in ginseng. Within the ginseng growing area bullseye for rain was the 402-401-403 corridor from Strathroy through to Brantford with … Continue reading →

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