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Irrigation Scheduling Resources for Ginseng Growers – Ginseng Crop Update – July 6, 2022

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

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 →

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What is the Value of the Ginseng Canopy Late in the Season? Ginseng Crop Update August 18, 2021

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers have faced many weather-related challenges this year that have stunted the canopy, increased disease, caused earlier senescence of leaves and collapsed shade structures. When making decisions about how much to invest in protecting the ginseng canopy after damage … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update and New Fungicide Registrations – April 20, 2018

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Sean Westerveld

It is will be no surprise to ginseng growers that emergence of ginseng will be late this year, but how late will it be? We have had snow this late in the season before, and sometimes well into May, but … Continue reading →

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Notes on Pruning Winter-Damaged Lavender

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Sean Westerveld

Previous articles on this blog have focused on the best methods of pruning in a typical year. With the winter damage this year, pruning techniques may need to be modified to get plants back to a rounded shape. To complicate … Continue reading →

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