Banded controlled-release and conventional fertilizer in horticultural production under plastic mulch
Carl Boivin
Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
418 643-2380
ext 430
Christine Landry
Researcher, agr., Ph.D.
418 643-2380
ext 640
Description
The aim of this project was to field-test sound irrigation practices and band application of various types of fertilizers at ridging time to eliminate fertigation and increase the efficiency of fertilizer and water use under plastic mulch.
Objective(s)
- Field-test the results of six years of research on:
- Sound irrigation management
- Band application of conventional and slow release fertilizers at ridging
- Eliminate fertigation
From 2016 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production, Market gardening
Activity areas
Optimal water management, Fertilizer management
Services
This project demonstrated that growers can eliminate fertigation through the use of slow-release fertilizers.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Prime-Vert Program | Ferme François Gosselin | Ferme Maurice et Philippe Vaillancourt | Polyculture Plante 1987 | Ferme Jean-Pierre Plante | Ferme Onésime Pouliot | Réseau de lutte intégrée Orléans
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