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Scientific Name Pyrus communisGeneral Information Of all deciduous fruit tree species, pears are the most tolerant of wet soil conditions. However, they are also the most pest-ridden of all fruit trees and require the most sprays to keep clean. The most common variety, 'Bartlett,' makes up 75% of the…
Scientific Name Carya illoensis General Information Large deciduous tree. Challenging to grow in Northern California as they need long, hot, humid summers. Technically not a nut, but a drupe -- a fruit with a single stone or pit, surrounded by a husk. Outer husk starts out green, turns brown at…
Scientific Name Diospyros kakiGeneral Information Persimmons ("fruit of the Gods") are deciduous trees with luscious, prolific fruit and great ornamental value. Marin provides the perfect climate of moderate winters and mild summers. Large, dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in autumn. After leaf…
Scientific Name Japanese: Prunus salicina and European: Prunus domestica General Information Plum trees are easy to grow and have few pest problems. Two kinds of plums grow in California: European and Japanese. Within these, there is a huge variety, including black, purple, red or green skin, red or…
Scientific Name Fragaria spp. General Information Strawberries are perennial, low growing, vining plants that produce edible, heart-shaped berries. The tiny yellow or black dots on the berry’s surface are called achenes and are the actual fruit. When to Plant Middle to late August is generally the…
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Scientific Name English/Persian: Juglans regia; Northern California Black: Juglans hindsii; ‘Paradox’: J.hindsii x J. regia General Information Large, fast-growing, deciduous tree 40 to 80 feet tall. Called English/Persian, or Northern California Black or the hybrid ‘Paradox’. The delicious,…
Title: Equipment and Tools for Small-Scale Intensive Crop ProductionSource: NCAT ATTRALast updated: 2023Description: This comprehensive publication focuses on equipment and tools commonly used for diversified and small-scale commercial farming operations. It details equipment for soil preparation, crop…
