…new cultivars were developed to offer high-quality fruit from late summer through fall. The new varieties UCD Finn and UCD Mojo are described as being “extreme day neutral.” That quality…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…Ellis Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey said in his area north of Sacramento, trees are a little bit behind because of temperatures and soil type. Bloom is expected within the…
Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil
…encourage the highest quality minerals, nutrients, microbes, and bacteria. At its most basic, probiotic gardening is adding beneficial bacteria and then nurturing the soil to help them spread and thrive….
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, weather conditions look promising for helping bolster pollinator activity. Last year’s bloom period provided clear skies and warm temperatures, allowing pollinators…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…the California State University, Monterey Bay. “In areas where weed density was really high is where we saw the most impact with the crews having to spend less time within…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…than February, but for many late February is just right. Peas can germinate with soil temperatures in the low 40s. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Outreach and training through the overall program will be particularly focused on regions with high agricultural employment. The farmworker COVID safety project efforts will be especially active in the Central…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…his pesticide applications by stocking specific beneficial insects that helped him with pest control. It was a big win for him. But cover crops don’t always work. In high heat…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…a number of factors. Rainfall and temperatures will be the primary driver for what types of disease pressure may appear in orchards. Burkdoll said that he does not typically worry…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…on where you’re located. Try to gather them after the first frost. Freezing temperatures break down the fruits’ cellular walls, which makes rosehips sweeter and juicier. If you live in…
Growing Rosehips for Food and Other Many Benefits
…canker sores. Rosehips have a high Vitamin C content which helps the body to produce collagen and white blood cells. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…snapped at its base and carried 8-feet by high winds at Petty Ranch. Courtesy: Chris Sayer Fallen branches from high winds at Petty Ranch in Ventura County. Courtesy: Chris Sayer…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…Another is the Staghorn Fern. It performs well in high humidity locations, like bathrooms. Rex begonias, grown for their colorful foliage, prefer medium to low light. Same for Lucky Bamboo…