…frequently checking to make sure they’re staying wet. Then, plant seeds 1-inch deep in a peat pot prepped with planting soil. Place near a window or under grow lights and…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
…of compost per year; using only organic fertilizers; maintaining a moist soil; and using a mulch composed of straw, chopped leaves, a light layer of chemical-free grass clippings, newspaper and…
How to Plant and Grow Chives
…grow them indoors or outside, and they’re happy pretty much anywhere. Chives should be planted in a spot with fertile, loamy soil. Start chives indoors, about 6-8 weeks before the…
Monitoring Southern Blight in Colusa County
…region. The research team sampled soil from a total of nine fields, five of which were confirmed to previously have southern blight. “In 2017 with those really heavy rains and all…
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
…small plant pot or in a seed tray. Mist or spray the seeds every 5 or 6 days, and never allow the soil to completely dry out. If conditions are…
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
A piece of coconut coir brick (used as a growing medium or soil amendment) Cathy Isom talks grow mediums explaining to you what coco coir is and why you need…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
…to tolerate various soil-borne diseases. “We chose to cross the widely used English walnut specifically with the wild Texas Black walnut because of its native resistance to several soil-borne…
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
…when it gets cold. Make sure you use a container that allows at least 3 inches of soil around the rhizome. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: Ginger root/by Candace Hunter…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…shade. Many varieties can withstand full sun as well, as long as they get plenty of watering. Soil should be moist, but never wet, as this will cause root rot,…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…“If you are looking at biofertilizers and soil amendments it is in the whole production system both for economic purposes and crop protection.” Dara added that the products need more…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
…to sustainable agriculture methods, regenerative ag applies management techniques to restore systems such as soils. “With today’s technologies, and this has just been in the last five years with the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
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 Care for Your Lavender Plants
…yearly layer of well-aged compost spread on the soil surface in the bed will suffice. Over-fertilizing will cause excessive leaf development and fewer flowers. Lavender is cold sensitive so you…