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Harvesting Kiwiberries: don’t wait for fruit to soften on the vine

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Evan Elford

Hardy kiwi or kiwiberries (Actinidia spp.) are a re-emerging specialty fruit in Ontario (Fig 1). These flavourful, bite-sized, fruit have smooth edible skins and are typically sweeter than fuzzy kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa). The predominant fruiting types of kiwiberries used in … Continue reading →

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Ensuring a Long Storage Life of Dried Ginseng Roots

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Sean Westerveld

Due to a slow selling season this year, some growers may be hanging on to roots for an extended period for future sale. If handled properly, dried ginseng roots should have a long storage life. There is minimal scientific information … Continue reading →

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