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Seed Production and Saving with Fertile Ground Farm

Seed Production and Saving with Fertile Ground Farm

A virtual tour of Fertile Ground Farm, followed by a short workshop discussing the Seeds of Diversity Seed Library and the seed production plots on the farm.

Cabbage Seed Production

This document outlines the steps that Nicola and Rebecca will follow to execute their research trial, Cabbage Seed Production Methods, including design, execution, data collection and data sharing. It also serves as a Memorandum of Understanding between Nicola,...

Southern Ontario Pepper Breeding Project

Ecological farmers in southern Ontario do not have access to an early ripening bell pepper that is available in organic seed or bred for organic production systems. To meet this need, Greta, Rebecca, Annie and Kathy are selecting red and yellow peppers while building...

Is it possible to breed a delicious winter hardy garden pea for most of Ontario and eastern Canada?

Duane would like to breed a pea that can be planted in the fall and yield early peas, before the heat and drought set in. Heâ€™d like to see early production of high quality peas to supply market gardeners and backyard gardeners without the struggles of early...

Is lettuce seed production in northern Ontario improved using a hoop house?

Northern Ontario faces specific challenges compared to other parts of the province when it comes to seed production, including late springs and early frosts (as early as end of August), followed with a wet fall. The demand for lettuce and greens seed is high, but...