Two new Seminis peppers to consider this season – give your Stokes Seeds Territory manager a call to discuss. Tarpon – 75 days. Compact plant, produces dark green, smooth blocky fruit. High yield potential, improved length to diameter ratio, great disease package. Sailfish – An early maturing red bell pepper for fresh market, with high quality, blocky smooth fruit. Improved disease resistance.

To meet the demands of growers' organic needs, Lambert has developed the distinct LM-ORG series of superior natural & organic substrates, which includes germination, all-purpose and high porosity categories among others. Lambert professional peat-based substrates are formulated from premium Canadian sphagnum peat moss and include carefully selected components from the best certified suppliers. Each organic substrate contains a slow-release fertilizer formulation that will feed your plants up to 6 weeks.

What can the horticulture industry do to attract and retain qualified workers? What are some of the barriers to hiring and engaging the next generation of horticulturalists? What does the ideal candidate look like? How has technology played a role? These are just some of the questions we asked a group of panellists from a variety of roles in the industry in the Growing Horticulture roundtable discussion, hosted by Greenhouse Canada magazine and Fruit & Vegetable magazine.

Fruit & Vegetable is devoted exclusively to Canada’s commercial-scale fruit and vegetable producers, recognizing the dedication and skill required to feed our vast nation. Download the media kit to learn more about how to partner with Fruit & Vegetable on your next advertising campaign.