Information for commercial vegetable production in Ontario
These workshops are available for those who will be scouting horticultural crops this year. To register, please contact OMAFRA’s AgriculturalContinue Reading
These workshops are available for those who will be scouting horticultural crops this year. To register, please contact OMAFRA’s AgriculturalContinue Reading
Asparagus beetle activity is on the rise. The adult beetles hide in soil cracks or underneath residue during the heatContinue Reading
Despite the hot, dry conditions, levels of asparagus rust are increasing in young plantings. Foliar disease management is important inContinue Reading
The website, Ontario CropIPM, contains the full range of pest management information from many vegetable crops, including asparagus. Many usersContinue Reading
Young asparagus fields are most susceptible to foliar diseases. Depending on the weather conditions, they will typically appear soon afterContinue Reading
Both rust and purple spot (stemphylium) thrive under cool, wet conditions. Scout fields regularly, at least 2 times per weekContinue Reading
Determining an ideal harvest duration can be a difficult decision in asparagus. Yield targets are often based on: the ageContinue Reading
We have had reports of asparagus rust in new plantings. Now is the time to get out and scout; especiallyContinue Reading