Cultural strategies for haskap berries: improving orchard productivity
Carl Boivin
Researcher
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Description
The aim of this project is to improve the productivity of haskap orchards by promoting more efficient water and nutrient uptake.
Objective(s)
- Compare six cropping strategies with representative cropping systems and those that promote optimal water distribution
- Estimate the cost of these strategies
- Evaluate the water requirements of the haskap berry
From 2017 to 2019
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Optimal water management
Service
This project will help popularize this berry with Québec consumers.
Partner
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
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