This workshop will cover every part of garlic production in Ontario including:
- cultivar selection
- planting density
- weed management
- soil testing
- fertility
- scape removal
- crop insurance
- pathogen / disease identification
- pest identification
- pest management (biological, cultural and chemical controls)
- available pest control products
- pesticide phase outs and new products
- harvesting
- curing
- storage
Special emphasis will be put on Fusarium management, improving storage, as well as integrating recent work on:
- clean seed / tissue culture production
- herbicide trials
- leek moth surveying and management
- planting early (planting date trial)
- intercropping oats, clover and sorghum Sudan grass
After all the main content is covered, and if time allows, we will also go over:
- a garlic cost of production spreadsheet
- using the new Ontario Crop Protection Hub
- the soon-to-be released CropIPM garlic website
Guelph – Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 from 9:00-4:30
Conference Rooms 2 & 3 at 1 Stone Road West
- Lunch on your own and there is a cafeteria at 1 Stone Road
- Pay parking at 1 Stone Road is $12/day
- The cost is $25/person ($10 for GGAO members) which is payable at the door (cash or cheque only)
- Pre-registration is required, go to the AICC Registration page or call the Ag Info Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300.
