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When to plant: January to March (bareroot)
Harvest window: October to November, depending on variety
Fertilization: Regular nitrogen feeding during the first half of the growing season
Provide a sturdy trellis or arbor for the wide-spreading (up to 30 feet) deciduous vine.
When to plant: January to early February
Harvest window: May through June, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and post-harvest, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Prune dead and diseased branches, and roughly 10% of new growth in late summer
When to plant:
Blackberries and Raspberries: mid-January to March
Strawberries: late August (summer plantings) or late October (winter plantings)
Harvest window: May through September, depending on the variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications as needed.
Basic care instructions for cleaning and sharpening your gardening tools, including recommendations for a yearly inspection, labeling tools, and wearing protective clothing.
In February 1997, a group of Master Gardener volunteers established a variety trial to evaluate 15 varieties of blueberries in a replicated trial. This was conducted at the Bay Area Research and Extension Center of the University of California located in the City of Santa Clara near Valley Fair Shopping…
When to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March)
Harvest window: Year-round, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in January, again in May/June timeframe. Monitor for zinc, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies and…
When to plant: Early spring, while still dormant
Harvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May to June, then again August to October, depending on variety. Here is a video on how to harvest figs.
Fertilization: If needed, a light application of nitrogen in early spring, while the tree is…
When to plant: January to March
Harvest window: June to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Dormant Pruning (January to February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor.
When to plant: January to March
Harvest window: June to September, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Dormant Spray (December to February): depending on disease pressure, consider dormant sprays to control…
When to plant: January to March
Harvest window: June to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Dormant Spray (December to February): depending on disease pressure, consider dormant sprays to control for…
