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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…
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.
