Asparagus crop developed by U of G researchers decades ago continues to be a game changer for the industry
From heat and frost to floods and drought, crops can be impacted. Growing asparagus in this part of the province is no easy task, as the crop can not only face climate-related challenges but also can be expected to live for years. “The thing about asparagus is that we call it a perennial plant because it lives from year to year, so when a farmer plants an asparagus plantation he or she wants that plantation to grow for maybe up to two decades," said Dr. David Wolyn, a professor at the University of Guelph. Creating a crop that can do just that takes years of research.
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