Publications
Search a listing of Government of Alberta publications.
Views: 4368
Updated
September 1, 2018
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 617
Updated
January 1, 2016
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 507
Updated
January 1, 2014
Description
This manual provides a comprehensive resource and reference tool for both new and experienced producers a all scales of commercial vegetable production on the Prairies.
Tags
Views: 452
Updated
May 1, 2011
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 360
Updated
March 1, 2011
Description
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...
Tags
Views: 1993
Updated
May 1, 2008
Description
The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an objective overview of fresh vegetable market gardening in Alberta. This overview isn’t intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own...
Tags
Views: 644
Updated
April 1, 2007
Description
Weed control in potatoes is becoming more of a challenge with each passing year. Wherever possible, pests should be managed throughout an entire rotation, not just in the current growing season....
Tags
Views: 893
Updated
September 1, 2002
Description
Asparagus is a perennial of the lily family and can survive for 20 years or more on the prairies in a cultivated field or along the roadside as a weed. This fact sheet provides information for the...
Tags
Views: 713
Updated
February 1, 1998
Description
Over the past two decades, Alberta has developed an excellent reputation for producing high quality, healthy seed potato stocks. Annual losses from bacterial ring rot (BRR) in our commercial...