Introducing: New VCR Weather and Pest Dashboard
In an effort to make weather data, growing degree days (GDD) and pest forecasting information more up-to-date and accessible we… Continue Reading Introducing: New VCR Weather and Pest Dashboard
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What’s Growing ON? – Episode 8
Episode 8: Resistant Weeds and Colorado Potato Beetles In this episode, we are joined by Kristen Obeid, Weed Specialist for… Continue Reading What’s Growing ON? – Episode 8
Garlic Growers Association Launch New Clean Seed Program
The Garlic Growers Association of Ontario has just announced that it is taking orders from members for clean planting material… Continue Reading Garlic Growers Association Launch New Clean Seed Program
What’s Growing ON? – Episode 5
Episode 5: Most Crop Per Drop In this episode, Kristy speaks with Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, who shares tips… Continue Reading What’s Growing ON? – Episode 5
EVALUATION OF GARLIC CULTIVARS FOR ONTARIO GROWING CONDITIONS IN THE 2018-2019 FIELD SEASON
While Music has shown to be an excellent cultivar for growing conditions in Ontario, there may be other cultivars that… Continue Reading EVALUATION OF GARLIC CULTIVARS FOR ONTARIO GROWING CONDITIONS IN THE 2018-2019 FIELD SEASON
We Are Still Here to Help
Dear Ontario Vegetable Growers, In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and to respect physical distancing measures, all our vegetable specialists… Continue Reading We Are Still Here to Help
OMAFRA Crop Protection Guides Available
A number of OMAFRA publications have been updated and are now available for the 2020 growing season:
Publication 75B – Guide to Weed Control is now available
The 2020 Guide for Weed Control for Hort Crops is now available! The publication can be accessed online
OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialists
Contact information for OMAFRA vegetable crops specialists Continue Reading OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialists
How fast do weeds grow?
Darren Robinson, Ridgetown Campus – University of Guelph; Janice LeBoeuf, OMAFRA, Ridgetown Weed size is critical when timing herbicide applications,… Continue Reading How fast do weeds grow?