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Late blight, a highly destructive plant disease, has been reported in areas of southern and central Alberta in a number of commercial potato fields, market gardens and many urban residential plantings of potatoes and tomatoes. It is being contained in commercial potato fields with fungicidal sprays. However, with late identification and limited control options for home gardeners, the disease has been largely unchecked in residential locations. There is the potential for continued spread of the disease, due to air-borne spores that are being produced on infected plants. There is a risk of introduction into greenhouse tomato operations.
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Read more:LATE BLIGHT IN ALBERTA
Summary Of The Alberta Greenhouse Industry 2010
Profile of the Greenhouse Industry in Alberta
Executive Summary
The present size of the Alberta greenhouse crops industry is estimated to be 300 acres, 13.05 million ft2, 121.4 ha, or 1.23 million m2. The gross revenue estimated is at $ 150 million per annum, while investment revenue is around $ 270 million. It employs over 1,500 full-time and over 3,000 part-time people. It is a growth rate of 10.5% when compared to the last survey done in 2001. The land associated with greenhouse farming was 4,748.03 acres or 1,922 ha. The data is based on 328 growers which included 153 growers who responded to a larger survey, 47 growers who responded by phone to the shorter survey, and 128 growers whose data was gathered through general business information and directories. This is the most comprehensive survey of the greenhouse industry in Alberta. Institutional facilities of approximately 3.56 acres are not included in the total area.
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Read more:Summary Of The Alberta Greenhouse Industry 2010
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Guidelines for Managing Nutrients
Coco fiber (coir) has been used in Alberta for the past decade to grow greenhouse vegetable crops. Different types of coir are available as pre-bagged material or bulk and one can make their own bags. Bags can be bought pre-washed or growers wash them before planting. Nutrients are handled differently than other growing media like rockwool or perlite or sawdust. The article provides detail information on managing nutrients in coir. Click here for the full article. (member login required)
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