G. & M. Howe and Sons Ltd.

$74,823.00 CAD

≈ 12 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2023-2024
Agreement period
June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2023-2024-Q2-1007789

Published purpose

This project will evaluate the feasibility of growing long cane blackberries under high tunnels. We will assess the yield and varietal attributes of 2 blackberry varieties; Chester, and Triple Crown, and a new raspberry cultivar "Noelia". We will also develop a propagation protocol for growing 4 different blackberry varieties; Caddo, Ponca, Von, and Columbia Star. We will record 'Growing Degree Hours' which will be used in subsequent years to better plan planting dates so that harvest can coincide with peak market demand, and to benchmark propagation tasks and milestones.

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