Fruits

The foothills of the Sierra Nevada have a diversity of growing regions. Throughout the region, farmers have been successful in growing many different types of agricultural commodities.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and pest management: Nectarines and PeachesCalendar: Peaches & Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home GardenersThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: June–October, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in spring and…

Raspberry and Blackberry, Fruit & Nuts Research & Information Center, UC Davis Blackberry varieties do best on sunny slopes. They should be planted 4 to 5 feet apart in rows 10 feet apart and canes trained on 4 foot high, 2 wire trellis. Raspberry plantings do best on cool North slopes.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and pest management: Plum and Prune, also see Plum Bud Gall Mite Fact SheetCalendar: Plums: Calendar of Operations for Home GardenersThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: June–October, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Blueberries Blueberry varieties testing conducted in Santa Clara County to evaluate the following characteristics of each of the varieties: flavor, productivity, harvest season, landscape value including plant form, foliage characteristics, fall foliage color, and winte...

Pomegranates grow naturally as a bushy shrub or as a small tree-if trained, they may grow 15 to 20 feet high. The tree is deciduous in interior and desert regions, but in coastal areas may lose only a portion of its leaves in winter.

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > BlueberriesIntroductionIn 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…

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: AvocadoUC Riverside: Avocado Information Home PageThe BasicsWhen to plant: March–April (after last frost date)Harvest window: Varies widely depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen throughout the growing season; iron, zinc,…

Quince fruits grow on a small tree or shrub (8–12 ft. tall) with twisted, bumpy branches. Grown as a flowering ornamental or for fruit processing. Adapted to many climates.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC LinksHow to grow: Growing Blueberries in the Sacramento RegionPest management: Blueberries (written for commercial growers, but offers useful information)The BasicsWhen/how to plant:Late fall through winter, using 2–3 year old plants.Blueberries require acidic soil;…