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September 1, 2018
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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce greenhouse vegetable production as a potential business opportunity. The focus of this profile is on the key management issues associated with...
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June 1, 2018
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This fact sheet provides an overview of the economics, market factors and business processes behind a farm-direct mixed fruit and vegetable operation in Alberta.
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December 1, 2016
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Raspberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow in the home garden. They will produce a generous crop within the third year of planting with relatively minimal work. An 8 m...
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November 1, 2016
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Alberta's commercial berry industry centers around four crops: strawberries; raspberries; saskatoons; black currants Interest in sour cherries and haskap is increasing, and plantings of these...
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January 1, 2016
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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is an emerging disease in Canadian greenhouses. This disease is an increasing threat to cucumber and potentially to other greenhouse vegetable crops. The...
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July 1, 2015
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Proper greenhouse sanitation is one of the most important but often more overlooked aspects of a quality integrated pest management program. The greenhouse environment with its warm, humid climate...
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May 1, 2012
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Saskatoon berries are native to Alberta. The Plains Indians ate the fruit both fresh and dried in their dietary staple, pemmican. Today, the berry is valued for its fruit and as an ornamental...
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May 1, 2012
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The strawberry is one of the first of the Alberta fresh fruits on the market. It is a very popular plant in home and market gardens because it produces large amounts of fruit. Commercial...
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May 1, 2011
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Precise fertilizer application rates are critical for optimal potato production. Sufficient nutrients are needed to maximize tuber yield, quality and uniformity. However, too much fertilizer means...
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March 1, 2011
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Irrigation management is about controlling the rate, amount, and timing of applied irrigation water in a planned and efficient manner. With the best irrigation management practices, a potato crop...