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May 31, 2019
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Potato planting progress slow in Eastern Canada

Wet field conditions and cool soil temperatures have delayed potato planting progress in Eastern Canada, with some provinces, such as Prince Edward Island, at only 15 per cent planted.


Ontario growers struggle with wet conditions

In southwestern and eastern parts of Ontario, growers are struggling with ongoing rainy weather and many of them expect to finish planting their potato crop by June 10.


Soggy weather already setting P.E.I. potato crop behind

Spring planting is behind schedule in Prince Edward Island; unwelcomed news after the hardship of last year’s dry growing season and wet harvest.
 
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