…the temperatures begin to rise, stop planting lettuce because most lettuce varieties take 30-60 days until they’re ready to be harvested. Lettuce does prefer to be grown in full sun. …
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…equipment to further minimize the amount of dust-off during planting; and implementing an ISO planting equipment standard to better control dust emissions. For more information, visit seed-treatment-guide.com. The Guide to Seed Treatment…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…2019 in order to accommodate the 2020 planting season. For the 2019 planting season, the 2018 Farm Bill provides that States, Tribes, and institutions of higher education can continue operating…
The Bleeding Heart Plant and How to Grow it
…in these situations. Add a good amount of well-rotted leaf mold or farmyard manure to the planting hole to help your Bleeding Heart plant grow strong. There aren’t any specific…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…Garden Springtime Ready Month Some things you should be doing this month to get that garden springtime ready include: planting spinach, peas, onion, lettuce, and radishes. Raspberries and strawberries too,…
Growing Your Own Persimmons
It’s time to think about planting some trees. Cathy Isom lets you know about growing your own Persimmons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Persimmons…
2019 Wine Industry Awards Announced
…nursery made millions of vines available for planting by other wineries in the state and across the nation. He was also ahead of the curve in making wine blends, as…
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
…directly on your raised beds can decimate your garden. Instead of planting the same veggies in the same place year after year, grow healthier plants by rotating your crops. I’m…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…several different varieties of Raspberries, so choose which ones grow best in your planting zone. Raspberries love the sun, and are happiest with morning ray and a bit of afternoon…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
…Felix Musco said in a press release. “Additionally, while preference will be given to those growers who commit to planting mechanically harvestable acreage, we will also offer a one-year contract…
How to Plant and Care for Beans
…of 2-inches. Before planting, soak the bean overnight. Plant after the danger of frost has passed, when soil temps are above 60°F. Be careful not to plant when the soil…
How to Harvest and Use Lavender
In this series, Cathy Isom has taken you through planting, growing, and caring for Lavender. In today’s program she fills you in on how to harvest Lavender. That’s coming up…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…that disease-free, certified planting materials are available to U.S. specialty crop producers. You can view the FY 2019 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 spending plans on the USDA Animal and…
Mustard Greens-a Good Spring Crop
…some varieties can also handle part shade. Because mustard greens can be harvested around a month or so after planting, you can continually start a new crop every few weeks…