The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages. At this point the weather can be characterized by hot and dry from Manitoba west and wetter from Ontario east. Here is a summary of how the crop looks across the country:
Prince Edward Island
The island has experienced some different weather since planting, with the western end receiving up to 50 mm last weekend and sporadic rains hitting the central area with 5 mm to 13 mm depending on the fields; the eastern part of the island would be the driest at this point.
New Brunswick
The crop went in almost 2 weeks ahead of “normal” with some growers reporting their finishing date in 2023 to be ahead of their starting date last year. Emergence has been good and although conditions have been wetter in recent weeks they are not yet affecting the growth of the crop. With lower stocks than previous years at this time it may be tight through transition with fresh inventories done by the third week of July and new crop coming on a week or two later.
Quebec
It was a much better spring this year in Quebec with almost ideal conditions for planting and emergence. Recent heavy rainstorms had some growers concerned however current hot and sunny weather should help dry up some of the soaked fields. Old crop has tightened up in the last few weeks due to increased demand and should allow for perfect timing as old crop transitions to the new one.
Click here to read the full report.
For more information:
Victoria Stamper
United Potato Growers of Canada
Tel.: +1 (801) 266-5050
Email: victoria@unitedpotatocanada.com