Tag Archives: Soils

Register Now – Lavender Plant Health Workshop – September 23, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Registration is now OPEN for a special in-person Lavender Health Seminar and Q&A Education Event on September 23, 2023 from 10am-3pm We would love for you to join us! Please find the information about the event, the registration form, and … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Soil Sampling for Lavender

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Soil sampling is an important aspect of crop management. It is essential for managing nutrients, especially phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and adjusting the pH of the soil. It can also be an important tool for diagnosing soilborne pest issues … Continue reading →

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The Key to Successful Lavender Production? Your Soil

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Over the past decade there has been great interest in lavender production in Ontario and other areas of North America as agritourism becomes increasingly popular. I have been contacted by hundreds of people interested in growing lavender over this period. … Continue reading →

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Soil Health in Ontario

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Evan Elford

New! OMAFRA has just released ‘New Horizons: Ontario’s Draft Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy’ for public input. Click here http://www.ontario.ca/soil to access the document and for more information and provide online feedback. Draft document is posted for 60 days … Continue reading →

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