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Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (early June)
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (early July)
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Bell Pepper
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.06 acre of bell peppers grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Beets
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.5 acre of beets grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Bok Choy
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.05 acre of bok choy grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Broccoli
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.25 acre of broccoli grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late July)
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late August)
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late May)
CAI Guide - Carrot rust fly (IPM)
The carrot rust fly is an insect pest that feeds on carrots, parsnips and celery.
CAI Guide - Caterpillars in cole crops (IPM)
Three main species of caterpillars affect cole crops in BC: the imported cabbageworm (Pieris rapae), the cabbage looper (Trichoplusiani) and the diamondback moth (Plutellaxylostella). Larvae feed on the foliage and heads of cole crops, which creates holes that affect the quality of the crop and…
CAI Guide - Powdery mildew in cucurbits (IPM)
Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease in cucurbits. Infections can cause early defoliation and premature fruit ripening, affecting fruit set, size, quality and storability. The common name “powdery mildew” is also found in other crop groups, but those are different fungi that cannot infect…
CAI Guide - Tuber flea beetle (IPM)
Tuber flea beetles (TFBs) are small black beetles that feed on Solanaceous plants, including potatoes. The most significant damage is done by the larvae, which feed directly on potato tubers and reduce marketability.
CAI Guide - Two-spotted spider mites in berry crops (IPM)
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) feed directly on plants and can cause damage on a range of crops, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, eggplants and cucumbers. They can cause serious yield loss in high infestations.
CAI Guide - Two-spotted spider mites in greenhouse cucumbers (IPM)
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) can cause damage on a range of crops, including cucurbits, strawberries, eggplants and tomatoes. They are often an issue in greenhouse crops as they thrive in hot and dry conditions.
CAI Factsheet - Western Corn Rootworm
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Cabbage
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.25 acre of cabbage grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: Carrot
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.5 acre of carrots grown on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.
KPU Southwest British Columbia Small-Scale Farm Enterprise Budget: High Tunnel Cucumber
This enterprise budget presents costs and returns for a 0.02 acre of cucumbers grown in a high tunnel on a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in southwest British Columbia, Canada.