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There are several foliar diseases of table beets that occur in the Fraser Valley. The severity of these issues varies from year-to-year and from field-to-field making these pests classical secondary pests.

Okra Production in the Lower Fraser Valley

The purpose of this study was to establish the most efficient methods of production for okra in the Lower Fraser Valley. Diversification of crops grown in the Lower Fraser Valley will ensure that the sector remains sustainable in the future, both economically and environmentally. …

Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late July)

How short-term Grassland Set-Asides impact soil properties in the Fraser River Delta

In the Fraser River delta, Grassland set-asides are an important conservation practice that provide wildlife habitat and improves soil on agricultural land. A grassland set-aside in this region is defined as arable land that is taken out of production and seeded with a mixture of grass and legumes…

Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late August)

Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late May)

Farmland Hedgerows: Findings from the Farm-scale Delta, BC Hedgerow Study

Hedgerows are trees, shrubs and grasses bordering the edges of farm fields that can provide key ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Ecosystem services are those functions of the ecosystem that benefit humans. Examples include providing habitat for pollinators, the regulation of water and…

Farmland Hedgerows: Findings from the Landscape Analysis of the Delta, BC Hedgerow Study

Hedgerows are trees, shrubs and grasses bordering the edges of farm fields that provide habitat for a wide range of organisms. The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust (DF&WT) has worked to plant hedgerows on farmland in the lower Fraser River Delta since 1995 to increase this type of woody…

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Storage Rots of Table Beets

Table beets can spend as much time in storage as they do in the ground. Rots that develop during storage can be a significant source of economic loss, especially towards the end of the storage season (from February onwards). This resource describes general practices to reduce storage losses.

Red Beet Varieties for Storage in Lower Mainland BC

Commonly used red beet varieties such as Detroit Supreme, Red Ace and Red Atlas are solid performers for Fraser Valley growers. Recent variety trial work, carried out over the 2014 and 2015 field seasons, has focused on evaluating other commercially available varieties for storability and…

Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (early May)

Vancouver Island Winter Vegetable Variety Trial 2023: Chicory

Vancouver Island Winter Vegetable Variety Trial 2023: Spinach

Farmland Hedgerows: Hedgerow Benefits and the Delta, BC Hedgerow Project

Hedgerows are trees, shrubs and grasses bordering the edges of farm fields. These areas provide numerous agricultural and environmental benefits. It is for these benefits that farmers in the lower Fraser River Delta have been planting hedgerows since 1995 with the support of the Delta Farmland…