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
Tag: Cucurbits
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
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.
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
Seed Disinfestation Strategies for Saved Pumpkin and Squash Seed
by Elaine Roddy, OMAFRA and Cheryl Trueman, University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus Seed borne diseases represent a real threat… Continue Reading Seed Disinfestation Strategies for Saved Pumpkin and Squash Seed
Vegetable grafting resources
From Dr. Matt Kleinhenz, Professor and Extension Specialist in Vegetable Production Systems at The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center:… Continue Reading Vegetable grafting resources
Vivando SC Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of several… Continue Reading Vivando SC Fungicide label expanded via Minor Use Program
Purespray Green Spray Oil 13E label expanded via Minor Use Program
J. Chaput, OMAFRA, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA, Guelph The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of several… Continue Reading Purespray Green Spray Oil 13E label expanded via Minor Use Program