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Tag Archives: Irrigation
Dealing with Dry Conditions – Lavender Crop Update, July 14, 2022
Lavandula angustifolia cultivars are past peak in most areas and L. x intermedia (lavandin) cultivars are beginning to bloom. Harvest for essential oil can begin at any time for angustifolia cultivars and harvest for bundles and buds has begun in … Continue reading
Irrigation Scheduling Resources for Ginseng Growers – Ginseng Crop Update – July 6, 2022
Much of the ginseng-production area has received little to no rain over the past month. Combined with average temperatures and lower humidity, this has kept disease pressures, especially Alternaria and Phytophthora, lower than normal except in areas with lingering root … Continue reading
Posted in Ginseng, Ginseng Production
Tagged Ginseng, Irrigation, Irrigation scheduling, production practices
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Hot Weather Impact on Plant Water Demand – How Can We Measure?
By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA It has been hot and dry in SW Ontario in June. What is the impact on plants? And how do we measure the water demand? One thing I think we forget is that … Continue reading
3 Secrets of Irrigation Water Taking Permits Revealed
By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA #1. So the first one is not really a secret: If you irrigate, from any water source in Ontario, you need a Permit To Take Water (PTTW) from the Ministry of Environment Conservation … Continue reading
Posted in All Specialty Crops, Ginseng, Ginseng Production, Herbs, Hops, Hops Production, Industrial and Misc. Crops, Industrial Hemp, Lavender, Specialty Fruit and Nuts, Specialty Grains, Specialty Vegetables, Sweet Potato
Tagged all specialty crops, Ginseng, Hops, Irrigation, Lavender, permits
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Reminder: ON Hoppenings Lunch & Learn – Monday, May 17 – Irrigating Hops with guest Rebecca Shortt and General IPM Scouting with Dr. Melanie Filotas
Overview: Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas for bi-monthly online Zoom discussions about Ontario hops. The noon-hour discussions with Evan, Melanie and guest speakers provide insight into seasonal and new/exciting areas of hop production, pest management and marketing. … Continue reading
Posted in Hops, Uncategorized
Tagged Hop Irrigation, Hops pest management, Hops Production, Irrigation, ONHoppenings, Pest Management
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Permit to Take Water Workshops
Please see below details on two upcoming webinars on how to apply for a Permit to Take Water. FEBRUARY 22, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1 pmPermit to Take Water – Electronic Application WorkshopSpeakers: Joshua Ng and Holly Buchanan, Ministry … Continue reading