Tag Archives: Ginseng

Ginseng Crop Update – Dealing with Early Senescence, August 28, 2020

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Given the major stresses experienced by the ginseng crop this year, including early frost damage, hot and dry conditions, and high Alternaria pressures, many gardens are senescing early this year. There are a few things to consider for proper management … Continue reading →

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Miravis Duo Fungicide Registered for Use on Ginseng and Hazelnut

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Syngenta Canada has recently announced that the Miravis Duo fungicide label has been expanded to include the control of Alternaria blight of ginseng and eastern filbert blight of hazelnut, in addition to many other horticultural crops. Miravis Duo consists of … Continue reading →

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Fungicide Resistance in Alternaria? Ginseng Crop Update July 17, 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

With the persistent heat and dry conditions so far this summer, ginseng is stressed, and root development will be reduced. These conditions are also ideal for Alternaria development and spread. As a result, problems with Alternaria are continuing in many … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Pre-Plant Nematode Management – June 24, 2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng Crop Update Alternaria remains the biggest challenge for most growers. The problem stems from freeze damage/stunting in May and ideal weather conditions for Alternaria – hot and dry with long dew periods. With insufficient rains over the past few … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Value of Fertilizers and Supplements for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Growers of all crops are bombarded with advertisements and salespeople selling a wide range of fertilizers and supplements. For specialty crop growers there is added uncertainty given the limited research specific to these crops on all aspects of fertilization. As … Continue reading →

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Rovral Re-Evaluation Update

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

At the time of publishing the Crop Protection Guide for Ginseng , OMAFRA Publication 847, communications from both PMRA and the registrant of Rovral (FMC) suggested that growers had 3 years from the re-evaluation decision date (up to June 21, … Continue reading →

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