…the south more frequently and in greater quantities, other years its less so,” said Leclerc. “When we go out and find them, we immediately do a survey of trees on…
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
…now is the perfect time to check the soil in your raised bed, around trees, and shrubs. If your previous application of mulch or compost has vanished over the winter…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…require a long growing seas as well and should be started this month. Take this time to start your petunias, heliotrope, violas, snapdragons and geraniums indoors. Plant bushes, trees and…
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
…weather. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein said California hadn’t seen that for several years and it should be beneficial for pistachio trees. “It is a far cooler winter, at least…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…moisture-rich. Try to avoid planting turmeric alone under the hot sun. Fruit and nut trees are ideal neighbors, as is turmeric’s cousin, ginger. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…that flower will be pollinated. Extending the bloom period can improve nut-set potential by providing a longer window of time for bees to pollinate more flowers. Clay noted that using…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
…and sweet smelling. Traditionally, farmers have planted chamomile under apple trees and alongside cucumbers and cabbages to improve flavor. Plant it alongside herbs like basil and thyme to increase essential…
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
…level bottoms. They are commonly put around the drip lines of trees or where water naturally congregates, with trees planted around them. The basins are filled with mulch so that…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…the HLB infection.” The first discovery of HLB in California occurred in 2012 in Hacienda Heights. The disease was found in 269 trees in 2017 and another 699 trees in…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…there are steps that can be taken to give the new trees the best chance for successful growth. “After those trees are in you want to go through and put…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…of damage inflicted by navel orangeworm. “[PTB damage] predispose that nut for navel orangeworm to attack it. Navel orangeworm seems to have a preference for those nuts that have been…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Houseplants Safe for Dogs
…as Tillandsias. Or, these common fern plants: Boston Fern, Staghorn Fern, and Maidenhair Fern. Dwarf Olive Trees and Orchids are safe, too. Or herbs, like Rosemary. This also happens to…