OHxF 87: The 'Romeo and Juliet' of Pear Rootstocks
In this blog we share with you some historical facts on origin of one of the oldest but still a most preferred pear rootstock by growers in the Western Canada. In search of a fireblight resistant pear tree around the world Professor F. C. Reimer of Oregon State University made most worthwhile visit to Mr. Benjamin Buckman of Farmingdale, Illinois in 1915. Professor Reimer collected scionwood from Buckman's tree and named the clone 'Old Home.' Subsequent testing showed that no
FloraMaxx CEO Shares Tissue Culture Technology Insights at the Fourth Annual Biology Graduate Sympos
Fourth Annual Biology Graduate Symposium, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada September 13, 2018 Hosted by the University of British Columbia Okanagan's (UBCO) Department of Biology, the Biology Graduate Symposium offered an opportunity for students pursuing their Masters and Doctorate degrees a chance to display and discuss their research. Over 75 students attended the symposium, and a total of 46 posters were presented in the areas of environmental and life
The Basics of Haskap Pollination - Planting Schemes, Planting Material and More.
In the previous blog, the University of Saskatchewan’s haskap varieties and their parental lineages were introduced and discussed. Prior to selecting the appropriate haskap varieties for your location, it’s important to know the basics of haskap pollination so you can choose the planting schemes and planting material that’s right for you. Why haskap is a cross-pollinated crop? Haskap requires cross-pollination of a compatible variety to produce fruit, meaning that at least tw
Branching Out: Planting Haskap as Your Next fruit crop!
Planting Haskap as your next fruit crop!
FloraMaxx features on Daybreak South with Chris Walker - CBC Radio One, Kelowna, BC, Canada
FloraMaxx interview on CBC Radio One, Kelowna, BC, Canada on February 2, 2018 Chris: 7.47 Pacific time you are listening to CBC radio one. A West Kelowna company wants to take the guess work out of growing haskap berries commercially. Haskaps are native to Japan and Russia and were introduced to North America in the 1990’s. They look sort of like elongated blueberries. Floramaxx technologies has partnered with University of Saskatchewan to conduct field trials in four BC loca
20th Pacific Agriculture Show (January 25 - 27, 2018), Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC
FloraMaxx had the opportunity this year to participate in the Pacific Agriculture Show held in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This show has been running for two decades and is attended by thousands of farmers, growers, producers and manufacturers. Over 250 businesses and associations stationed booths showcasing their innovations in the agricultural sector. The BC Haskap Association (BCHA, www.bchaskapassoction.com), of which FloraMaxx is a member, displayed at their table the
Field Evaluations of University of Saskatchewan Advanced Haskap Selections in BC, Canada
FloraMaxx completes a research project on field evaluations of University of Saskatchewan advanced haskap selection in BC. Click here to download full report. #haskap #FloraMaxx #UniversityofSaskatchewan #BC #Canada #haskapberry