Why Pomegranates Split and How to Prevent It
Pomegranate season is something many growers look forward to. The fruit is highly prized for its delicious taste and attractive appearance. Typically a fall fruit, pomegranates require a long period…
Pomegranate season is something many growers look forward to. The fruit is highly prized for its delicious taste and attractive appearance. Typically a fall fruit, pomegranates require a long period…
1. Food Photo: Kristina Gain If you are just starting out, then the prospect of growing your own food is probably your first thought. Once established, an orchard can present…
The Babcock peach is one of the most popular peach tree cultivars you can find. It is highly recommended for regions with mild winters such as Southern California. Although it…
Choosing a Dwarf Avocado Tree There are various factors to be considered when selecting a dwarf avocado tree instead of a standard size tree. Advantages (i) Less Space The space…
It's fair to say that for many types of fruit trees, the productive season runs from spring to early fall. In the Northern Hemisphere, that period usually falls between March…
If you live in a climate zone with relatively mild winters, such as Southern California, and you are looking to grow apples in your orchard, Anna should be your first…
You may have read or heard about chill hours and what the term actually means when it comes to fruit trees. Often times, chill hour requirements for different fruit trees…
When you grow fruit trees, it's important to consider their cold tolerance. Tropical and subtropical trees, for example, may not survive cold winters in more temperate regions. The good news…
Unless you live in a place that gets frequent rain (like a rainforest or Seattle), chances are you will need to water your fruit trees on a regular basis, even…
It’s the beginning of the year and this means nurseries across the country are starting to stock bare root fruit trees for their customers. In fact, bare root fruit trees…