…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…
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…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
Research that is being made possible through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy Soils Demonstration Project is starting to take shape at multiple sites throughout the state. Researchers…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…to trap heat. Well-drained soil is a must for lavender. You can add sand or small rocks to your soil if you live in an area with heavy clay. Raised…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…responses and site visits nationwide. This ensured the results weren’t limited to a single region, where climate, soil, production practices and other factors can differ from other parts of the…