Tag Archives: Irrigation

Ginseng Crop Update – May 8, 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Sean Westerveld

With the warm temperatures this week, older ginseng gardens are quickly emerging. A few seedlings are also beginning to emerge in the warmest areas. Ginseng at this stage of development is highly prone to all three foliar diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis … Continue reading →

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Soil Moisture Monitoring for Ginseng

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

By Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA and Sean Westerveld, Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs Specialist, OMAFRA With variable rains across the ginseng growing region it can be difficult to know when it is necessary to irrigate. Even if soil moisture … Continue reading →

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Hop Update (Fertility and Irrigation): June 23, 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Evan Elford

Hop fertility applications should be ending within the next two weeks now that we are past the summer solstice (June 21).   Keep an eye on plant growth stage in your region and terminate fertility applications once burrs (female inflorescence) are … Continue reading →

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Two Practices to Improve On-farm Water Use Efficiency

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Evan Elford

Author: Rebecca Shortt, OMAF and MRA Water Quantity Engineer Are you considering improving your on-farm water use efficiency?  Do you know what practices are eligible for cost-share funding under the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Implementation Funding Assistance program for producers? … Continue reading →

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Hop Update – May 14, 2013: Stringing, Trellising and Irrigation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Evan Elford

Evan Elford, New Crop Development Specialist, OMAF and MRA Hop yard stringing and trellising is taking place across the province, with hops reaching 1.6m or more in some areas.  In the Norfolk County area, established hops are at the principle … Continue reading →

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For all specialty crop growers who irrigate…..

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Melanie Filotas

Are you irrigating on your farm? Do you have your Permit to Take Water from the Ministry of the Environment? You must have a “Permit To Take Water” (PTTW) issued by the Ministry of the Environment to withdraw more than … Continue reading →

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