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When to plant: January to March
Harvest window: August to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Dormant sprays as needed to control scale, aphids, mites, and overwintering psylla.
When to plant: February to March
Harvest window: July to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Light (if any) nitrogen in the spring; monitor for possible zinc and potassium needs
Prune in the dormant season, using the pruning system (cane or spur pruning) based on the grape variety.
Many potting soils become hydrophobictending to repel waterwhen they dry out, and are difficult to re-wet. Gardeners may see water draining out the bottom of a pot and assume that means that the soil is saturated.
May gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
June gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
July gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
August gardening tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category. Also, refer to tips for other months or our list of tips useful for any month.
September gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
October gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
November gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
