Vegetable grafting resources
The Ohio State University/OARDC-OSUE Tomato Grafting Guide has been updated and the new version can be downloaded at no charge.… Continue Reading Vegetable grafting resources
Category: Transplants
Tomato Plant Spacing Research
Growers who lost plantings to frost may find it challenging to find a supply of transplants for replanting. In such… Continue Reading Tomato Plant Spacing Research
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Ranman 400SC Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Pythium diseases on vegetable transplants
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of an URMULE… Continue Reading Ranman 400SC Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program for control of Pythium diseases on vegetable transplants
Spraying Transplant Vegetable Row Middles – What are Your Options?
Written by: Kristen Callow, OMAFRA Weed Management Program Lead – Horticulture There has been a lot of interest in spraying… Continue Reading Spraying Transplant Vegetable Row Middles – What are Your Options?
Cutworm Activity in Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
By Elaine Roddy and Janice LeBoeuf, Vegetable Crop Specialists, OMAFRA We have had reports of cutworm activity in both sweet… Continue Reading Cutworm Activity in Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
Cucurbit Downy Mildew – Activity Levels for May 2012
Over the past week, there have been several new reports of cucurbit downy mildew in North Carolina and Georgia. While… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew – Activity Levels for May 2012
Reminder: Intercept 60 WP Greenhouse Insecticide Registered for Control of Swede Midge on Greenhouse Brassica Transplants
For cole crops growers, just posting a reminder that INTERCEPT 60 WP Greenhouse Insecticide (imidacloprid) is registered for control of… Continue Reading Reminder: Intercept 60 WP Greenhouse Insecticide Registered for Control of Swede Midge on Greenhouse Brassica Transplants
New SARE factsheet on tomato grafting for high tunnels
High tunnel tomato growers looking for more information on grafting may want to check out a new factsheet from SARE… Continue Reading New SARE factsheet on tomato grafting for high tunnels
Sumagic Plant Growth Regulator label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage growth of tomato seedlings for transplant
[Note from Janice LeBoeuf, OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialist: The field tomato industry is new to using a growth regulator in… Continue Reading Sumagic Plant Growth Regulator label expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage growth of tomato seedlings for transplant
Holding Vegetable Plug Transplants
Janice LeBoeuf, OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Specialist, Ridgetown Healthy and hardy transplants are a critical part of a successful season. When… Continue Reading Holding Vegetable Plug Transplants