Tag Archives: Irrigation

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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Fall Considerations for Lavender

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Sean Westerveld

Summer is winding down, but vegetative growth of the lavender will continue for another month or more. This is a critical time for lavender when it has recovered from flowering in July and is now putting on new growth that … Continue reading →

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Environmental Impacts on Alpha Acid Formation in Hops

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Evan Elford

Evan Elford, OMAFRA New Crop Development Specialist Originally posted: 25 September, 2018 Updated with additional content: 26 September, 2018 Over the last few days I’ve had enquiries from hop growers regarding lower than anticipated alpha acid levels in the 2018 … Continue reading →

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Irrigation Water Quality and Mitigating Food Safety Risks

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sean Westerveld

By Rebecca Shortt, Kathryn Carter, and Danielle Visschedyk, OMAFRA Irrigation water can contain pathogens, microorganisms that cause illness or death in humans.  Every time contaminated water comes in direct contact with fruit or vegetables, there is a risk that these … Continue reading →

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Hop Irrigation Watch, June 2018 Update

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Evan Elford

Over the last 14 days, dry conditions have persisted in South and Central Ontario with minimal precipitation other than isolated showers and thunderstorms in some regions.  Figure 1 shows the 14 day accumulated precipitation for Southern Ontario and Eastern Canada … Continue reading →

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How much water do my hazelnut trees require?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Sean Westerveld

By Rebecca Shortt, OMAFRA Engineer Hazelnut trees in maturing orchards can survive moderate periods of drought but this doesn’t mean they will be productive.  Are you concerned about providing a heathy start at tree planting and during establishment?  Nut fill? … Continue reading →

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