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sn ed Strawberry fields ready for a delicious season Mouthwatering Ontario strawber- - ries disappear too fast for berry lovers. After the domestic harvest season ends in mid- to late June, hungry consumers across the pro- vince dish out another $5 million for imported strawberries, mostly from California and Florida. Researchers at the University of Guelph believe a proven European growing technique they are working with called the "waiting bed" system could result in fresh, local strawberries all summer long. Strawberries are perennial plants. In established plots, the fruit normally appears in early June. But it appears almost simultaneously and for a brief-time. A research team led by. Prof. Alan Sullivan of the University of Guelph's hor- ticultural science department is try- ing to stagger the berry's reap- pearance over several months, 'which would extend Ontario's strawberry season to as late as September. The team began growing special- ly prepared strawberry plants last May in "waiting beds' that have a high concentration of plants. The runners were trimmed and then cultivated in the waiting beds under intense management techniques in- volving the use of fertilizer, irriga- tion and weed control to promote large or multiple crowns. By early November, when fall dormancy arrived, the researchers had vigorous plants with high- potential yield for the next season. The plants were then dug out of the waiting beds and put into cold storage. "All we have to do now is take them out of cold storage at various intervals this spring and summer and plant them in normal cropping beds," says Sullivan. 'As they mature, we expect they'll provide a continuous supply of fruit well past the ususal June-bearing season." Sullivan says the technique bodes 'well for berry-hungry consumers and opens new doors for producers. It would give commerical pro- cessors a steady source of berries all summer ---- paving the way for -a significant domestic processing in- dustry, he says. 'Right now, processors can only run their production lines for a short time because of the berry's brief ap- pearance. This technique would maximize the use of their equip- ment and make it more worth their while to develop a product." Even though strawberries grown in waiting beds will cost more to Free trade opposed The government of Canada should discontinue its free trade negotia- tions in their present form, accor- ding to the annual meeting of the United Church Bay of Quinte Con- ference, meeting in Lindsay last weekend. Delegates. voted for alternatives including the development of great- ly increased Canadian self-reliance, and new models of ownership and control, including private, govern- ment, joint venture and communi- ty owned. Delegates . emphasized that Canada work to improve trade rela- tionships on a global 'basis. The meeting asked that initiatives be taken which would allow the people of Canada more voice in the major - directions of Canada's trade and in- dustrial policies. Congregations and United Church individuals were asked to engage in a public campaign with other com- munity groups to oppose present free trade proposals. In the debate delegates emphasiz- Concert in the Park SUMMER SERIES at the . ed that Canada's trade relations must be designed to encourage self- reliance, and to improve security for the world's poor, a majority . ambng our global neighbors. Reunion This year the Beacock Family has made special plans to celebrate its 60th Reunion. A two-day event will take place July 11th & 12th, at the Blackstock Community Centre. Plans include a roast beef dinner on Saturday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. A Fashion Show featuring fashions from 1887-1987, eritertainment by the 'Touch of Class Singers' & the 'Cart- wright Cloggers.' A church service with lunch afterward, is planned for Sunday. For further information, direct inquiries to Mr. Thomas Cole, 91 Jones Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario or Mr. Don Beacock, Seagrave, Ontario. Bandshell, Palmer Park WATER ST., PORT PERRY Weather Permitting -- Bring Your Lawn Chairs -- Silver Collection this week's feature attraction SUN., JUNE 21st - 2 PM Jazz-Swing-Dixie Band (Sponsored by Mother Jackson's Open Kitchen) For more riormation contact Bandshell Chairman. Bill Barr at 985-3844 L 4 tt tee s------------. hw - produce because of the need for ad- ditional inputs such as fertilizer, Sullivan expects they will be com- petitively priced with imports. "And by the time they reach market, they'll only have travelled four or five miles ---- not 4,000 or 5,000." 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