The Squash Bee; Essential Native Pollinator
By Ian Seifried, Summer Research Technician, OMAFRA. Squash bees are native pollinators. They are directly associated with the cucurbita family… Continue Reading The Squash Bee; Essential Native Pollinator
Author: Elaine Roddy
Preliminary Results from the 2015 Ridgetown Campus Downy Mildew Efficacy Trails
By Cheryl Trueman, College Professor, University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus and Elaine Roddy, Vegetable Specialist, OMAFRA We are getting… Continue Reading Preliminary Results from the 2015 Ridgetown Campus Downy Mildew Efficacy Trails
Watch for Increased Insect Activity in Sweet Corn and Pumpkins
By: Elaine Roddy, Vegetable Crops Specialist OMAFRA – Ridgetown In general, insect pressure has been relatively low this year. However,… Continue Reading Watch for Increased Insect Activity in Sweet Corn and Pumpkins
Watch out for Stem and Bulb Nematode Symptoms in Garlic
Michael Celetti, Plant Pathologist, Horticulture Crops Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Guelph, Ontario The cool wet weather… Continue Reading Watch out for Stem and Bulb Nematode Symptoms in Garlic
Cucurbit Disease Update – July 7th, 2015
By Elaine Roddy, Vegetable Crops Specialist, OMAFRA Do you ever just get completely overwhelmed by choices? I do. Especially when… Continue Reading Cucurbit Disease Update – July 7th, 2015
Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits
We have had recent reports of powdery mildew in squash as of July 6th, 2015.
Watch for Diseases in Asparagus
Both rust and purple spot (stemphylium) thrive under cool, wet conditions. Scout fields regularly, at least 2 times per week… Continue Reading Watch for Diseases in Asparagus
Cucumber Downy Mildew Control in a Challenging Season
Last week’s confirmation of downy mildew in both Kent and Elgin was unusually early. Recent reports have also been made… Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Control in a Challenging Season
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County – June 22, 2015
Trace amounts of downy mildew were found in a Kent County cucumber field today by the University of Guelph, Ridgetown… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County – June 22, 2015
Difficult Decisions for Asparagus Harvest
Determining an ideal harvest duration can be a difficult decision in asparagus. Yield targets are often based on: the age… Continue Reading Difficult Decisions for Asparagus Harvest