What's Growing ON?
Digging up the latest dirt on Ontario horticulture production. What's Growing ON? is hosted by Cassandra Russell and Kristy Grigg-McGuffin. This podcast features conversations with crop specialists from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs on production, pest management and other best management practices for fruit, vegetables and specialty crops.
What's Growing ON?
Pumpkin Pollination
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Season 2
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Episode 8
In this episode, Kristy sits down with OMAFRA's Vegetable Crop Specialist, Elaine Roddy to get the buzz on the important pollinator of pumpkin and squash, the squash bee. Questions for Elaine? Contact her at elaine.roddy@ontario.ca.
For more information on squash bee in Ontario, check out the following resources:
- Managing Pumpkin/Squash in Ontario to Maximize Pollination Services by Wild Bees - Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention presentation by Dr. Susan Chan
- Native Pollinators on Farms Resources - Farms At Work
For more updates on Ontario horticulture and educational events, visit:
Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at ONhortcrops@gmail.com
Music: Aspire by Scott Holmes
Episode artwork: Nigel Raine, University of Guelph