GARDENING FOR GOOD

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2024

Depending on where you live in Ontario, the perfect date to plant your garlic could range from the last week of September to as late as early November. Our blog post on garlic will give you all the details on how to start growing right at home 🧄

Scroll down to read Good Day Garlic and Chatnor Farms' testimonials on their experience with our biofertilizer 

Ankita, our Senior Science Officer started conducting an experiment on radish seed germination and the use of our biofertilizer using the paper towel method. This is to see if our product helps with the germination process of the seedling!

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Her doctoral research focused on an extensive study of lentil wilt and its management through various management practices. She has a robust background in planning, preparing, and executing research initiatives. Her areas of specialization include Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Plant Protection, Organic Farming, Quality Control of bio-fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and biocontrol agents. 

Ankita has worked as a laboratory in-charge, overseeing microbiological and biochemical analysis, and has successfully supervised technical staff. She has extension experience by organizing different training programs on organic and natural farming techniques to the farmers, agriculture growers, students and other stake holders. She has published 12 research papers in National and International renowned Journals. 

Did you know that September marks a month-long celebration of organic food, farming and products? The purpose of Organic Month is to raise awareness of the advantages of organic food and farming. Organic foods are produced without using harmful chemicals, antibiotics and pesticides and go thorough vigorous certification.

To celebrate Organic Month, the Canada Organic Trade Association is offering FREE online movie screenings of “Common Ground” and “Organic Rising.”  The registration links can be found in our events section of this newsletter.

We take pride in our products being certified as organic inputs by OMRI and PROCERT. Each year, we provide detailed documentation to these certifying bodies to meet the standards of the Canadian Organic Regime (COR) and the National Organic Program (NOP) in the United States. To achieve organic certification, growers must adhere to rigorous standards that exceed general food safety laws. This includes using land free from synthetic chemicals and fertilizers for at least three years, maintaining comprehensive records of all inputs, and undergoing regular on-site inspections.

As a certified organic biofertilizer, our product ensures compliance with both the Canadian Organic Regime in Canada (COR) and the National Organic Program in the United States (NOP), giving organic growers confidence in its integrity. For home growers, this means our biofertilizer is free from harmful chemicals and safe for the environment, people, and pets. With Nurture Growth Biofertilizer, you can be assured that your loved ones are safe. 

Here are 3 ways you can celebrate 

organic month: 

• Growing your own food is easy as 1, 2 3!  You can start with growing herbs in a pot which will provide you with an endless supply of fresh herbs and save you money at the grocery store. 

• Support a local organic farmer in your areas by subscribing to their fruit and vegetable meal boxes. 

• Attend events hosted by various organizations. 

“Common Ground” September 20-27 @ 7pm ET - REGISTER HERE 

“Organic Rising” September 13-20 @ 7pm ET - REGISTER HERE

On August 15, we participated in the Vegetable Research Day presented by Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMFRA), University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, and Nortera! 🌽  

We rotated between seven stations where farmers, researchers, and agricultural specialists presented about topics such as weed management, foliar pathogens, soil management in sweet corn, soil pathogens and root rots, foliar nutrition and sweet corn fungicides. 

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