FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 18, 2010
CONTACT:
Margaret Hart, Communicatons Coordinator
651.201.6131, Margaret.hart@state.mn.us
Field day features research in growing strawberries
What:
Free, on-farm field day highlights research into new methods of growing strawberries
Who:
Sam Kedem, participant in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program Recipient
When:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Sam Kedem Nursery and Garden
12414 191 St E
Hastings, MN
This field day is the culmination of a three year research project by strawberry grower Sam Kedem. Kedem received a MDA Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration grant to study the feasibility of growing day-neutral strawberries organically. He is comparing strawberries grown in plastic with those grown in straw mulch. He is also comparing ribbon rows with single rows. In addition he is comparing four different varieties, including Seascape, Tribute, Albion and Evie-2. This year, he has also been growing some of his strawberries in high tunnels with excellent results.
Directions:
Travel three miles south of Hastings via Hwy. 61. Turn west on 190th St. Go about 1/6 mile and the nursery is on the south side of the road.
A five dollar donation toward lunch would be appreciated. For more information contact Sam Kedem at 651-437-7516 or info@kedemroses.com.
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