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Week 23 (2019) Update
This week the first assessments were undertaken on the Fusarium susceptibility trial. Its too early to give any firm results yet but there are certainly some significant differences showing up between the varieties. The following photos show an overview of the trial as well as the worst and best plots as regards Fusarium infection. The […]
Week 22 (2019) Update
Trials undertaken by The Warwick Crop Centre have found that when applied to the peat block at sowing (with further follow up treatments) T34 which is a biopesticide containing Trichoderma asperellum, showed a significant degree of control of Fusarium oxysporum in lettuce crops. Trials undertaken at the CFC and STC five years ago on column […]
Week 21 (2019) Update
The second planting of the “Japanese” stock variety was made this week (see right hand photo) and as well as selected plants supplied by Globe Plants, we have also planted some unselected plants from Newey. The planting made in week 19 has established and is now starting to grow away well (see left hand photo). […]
Week 20 (2019) Update
The perennials are growing well and the Astrantia has produced its first flush of flowers. These are very impressive albeit a little short at the moment with a stem length of 35 to 40 cm. However having taken advice from the breeder, we have been advised that as the plant bulk increases, the stem length […]
2019 OPEN DAY – Wednesday 17th July 2019
The 2019 Open Day will be held on the evening of Wednesday the 17th July. This is earlier than previous years in order to allow the industry to view the column stock trials which will occupy 2 full tunnels this year.
