Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO
Events highlight what’s new in Horticulture The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference (OFVC) and Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) are held… Continue Reading Highlights from OFVC and GLEXPO
Category: Asparagus
Alliums Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Carrot Celery Cucurbits Diagnostics Disease Disorders Events Garlic Insects Leafy Vegetables Nematodes Onions Peppers Pest Management Resistance Resources Sweet Corn Vegetables Weed Management
OMAFRA IPM SCOUT TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR 2018 – Updated
These workshops are available for those who will be scouting horticultural crops this year. To register, please contact OMAFRA’s Agricultural… Continue Reading OMAFRA IPM SCOUT TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR 2018 – Updated
Alliums Asparagus Brassica Vegetables Carrot Celery Cucurbits Diagnostics Disease Disorders Garlic Insects Leafy Vegetables Nematodes Onions Peppers Pest Management Resistance Resources Sweet Corn Vegetables Weed Management
OMAFRA IPM SCOUT TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR 2018
These workshops are available for those who will be scouting horticultural crops this year. To register, please contact OMAFRA’s Agricultural… Continue Reading OMAFRA IPM SCOUT TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR 2018
Time to Scout for Asparagus Beetles
Asparagus beetle activity is on the rise. The adult beetles hide in soil cracks or underneath residue during the heat… Continue Reading Time to Scout for Asparagus Beetles
Scout for Asparagus Rust
Despite the hot, dry conditions, levels of asparagus rust are increasing in young plantings. Foliar disease management is important in… Continue Reading Scout for Asparagus Rust
Three Problem Weeds for Asparagus
The website, Ontario CropIPM, contains the full range of pest management information from many vegetable crops, including asparagus. Many users… Continue Reading Three Problem Weeds for Asparagus
Rust and Purple Spot Appearing in Young Asparagus Fields
Young asparagus fields are most susceptible to foliar diseases. Depending on the weather conditions, they will typically appear soon after… Continue Reading Rust and Purple Spot Appearing in Young Asparagus Fields
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
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