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New Newsletter News

June 20, 2017
By Ben A Faber
The latest edition of Topics in Subtropics newsletter is out, Elizabeth Fichtner as editor. Read on.
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Installing a Tensiometer to Make Sure it Works

June 15, 2017
By Ben A Faber
A tensiometer is one of the most wonderful devices for figuring out when to water plants. It works equally well in orchard and garden situations. It follows the soil moisture content as it is depleted by the plant and will tell you when it is time to rewet the root zone.
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What's Wrong with My Citrus?????????????

June 14, 2017
By Ben A Faber
Hats Off. The Orange County Master Gardeners have lived up to their name with their website information on citrus. It's a truly impressive information site for not only homeowners, but also growers: http://mgorange.ucanr.
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Watch Those New, Yellow Flush Leaves Closely

June 9, 2017
Lime-induced Iron Chlorosis: a nutritional challenge in the culture of several subtropical perennial crops in California Elizabeth Fichtner, UCCE Tulare County and Rachel Elkins, UCCE Lake and Mendocino Counties Spring, and new leaves are coming out, but this could, but yellow could be a sign of iro...
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