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by erikadebrouwerontarioca May 16, 2023 0

Apples

Weather Update: Risk of Frost

Weather update regarding potential incoming frost

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 28, 2023 0

Weed Management in New Orchard Plantings

This article covers weed management in new orchard plantings, focusing on pre-plant recommendations, critical weed free timings and herbicides that can be applied.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 17, 2023 0

Apples

The Horrid F Word: Frost

Critical temperatures, frost mitigation strategies and frost assessment tools for apples

by erikadebrouwerontarioca April 11, 2023 0

Apples

Things are Heating Up!

This article goes over weather, growing degree days and apple staging across the province.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca March 21, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Events Featured Insects Pest Management Weeds

Upcoming Event: Lunch N’ Learn Ontario Crop Protection Hub – Spring Training for Apple Growers

Grab your lunch and join Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA on Monday, March 27th at noon to see updates that have been added to enhance the Ontario Crop Protection Hub.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca March 21, 2023 0

Apples Diseases Insects Pest Management Weeds

February 2023 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The February 2023 (Vol 27, Issue 1) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by erikadebrouwerontarioca January 18, 2023 0

Apples Berries Pest Management

Job Ad: Student – Horticulture Assistant

Are you serious about making your mark, getting hands-on work experience and learning more about careers in the Ontario Public Service?

by erikadebrouwerontarioca August 23, 2022 0

Apples

ReTain Your Apple Crop For Timely Harvests

Picking at optimal times has become increasingly difficult as acreage of Gala, Honeycrisp and Ambrosia continue to rise. This article goes through more descriptive information about the use of ReTain and Harvista.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca August 10, 2022 0

Apples

Bountiful Buds for the Next Season

While fruit growth for this year’s crop is well underway, each tree is also hard at work initiating the flower buds for next year. This process consists of three parts: flower induction, initiation, and differentiation.

by erikadebrouwerontarioca July 11, 2022 0

Apples

Why You Need a Tissue, a Leaf Tissue Analysis

The How and 4 W’s of leaf tissue sampling in apple orchards and why collection should be completed annually in mid July.