…beyond harvest. It’s tough for them to make decisions on buying grapes and investing in supply when they don’t know if the sale will be authorized,” Bitter said. “And then…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…we see higher yields, greater disease resistance, and better quality after harvest.” The release also noted that Victor and Valiant perform well in organic systems. Moxie and Royal Royce are showing…
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
…the shade. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plants That Grow Best in the Shade Growing all plants in full sun isn’t always recommended for a bountiful harvest….
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…Creamer. “It’s not just affecting farming, but construction, development, housing; I mean you can have all kinds of habitat where bees are which could prohibit that.” To prevent “this ridiculous…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
…in Sacramento, the Pierce’s Disease – Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board voted to reduce the assessment rate from $1.50 down to $1.00 per $1,000 of value for the 2019 harvest. The winegrape…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…they go through will add different watering specifications throughout the season. If you don’t water your garden properly, you won’t receive a full harvest. When deciding what to plant in…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
Cathy Isom has a great idea for you for your excess garden vegetables. She fills you in about turning your garden harvest into a pickled treat. That’s coming up on…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…ready to produce 3-4 years after planting. Harvest time is mid-summer and late-summer. Fruit typically appears between 3 and 5 months after flowers start to bloom and become pollinated. It’s…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know about the different types, as well as what is needed for the right fertilizer for the ultimate tomato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…
How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Figs
…Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Figs Figs are easy-going until harvest time. They can become a finicky crop when it comes to proper harvesting times, techniques, and storage. Make sure…
Expensive Fruit You Can Grow at Home
…fig variety to grow, and either plant in a container or outdoors. If you’re growing figs with the goal of a large harvest, try constricting the roots of the tree….
Growing the Herb with a Peppery Taste
…your garden, grow with the following plants: beans, melons, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. But avoid planting with cucumbers. When its time to harvest Savory, pick the leaves right before the…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…a revenue protection policy with a ‘harvest price option’, do I get the higher of the projected price or harvest price for my prevented planting payment? The Additional Supplemental Appropriations…
Start a Cut Flower Bed in Your Garden
…from weeds. Sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, calendula, and marigold are some of the easiest to start from seeds. Just like your garden veggies, flowers have harvesting guidelines too. Read up on…