Fruits And Vegetables

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Purple zinnias with summer veggies, David Giroux MG
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Vegetables

Here in Santa Clara County, we can grow vegetables year round. This Vegetable Planting Chart provides month-by-month planting times for warm and cool season vegetables. Vegetable Garden Basics: Information on successful vegetable gardening and how to get started Vegetable talks and tips videos: Full length…
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Growing Vegetables in Placer County

NEW! Check out our new Vegetable Planting Guide! Learn what and when to plant throughout the year in Placer County. Growing Vegetables During a Drought For a list of the best vegetables to grow during a drought and tips for taking care of them when water is limited, click here.
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Apricots on tree
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Apricot

When to plant: January to early February Harvest window: June to July, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Prune in summer (after harvest through early September)
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

Fruits & Nuts

Visit UC's California Backyard Orchard for extensive information related to growing fruits and nuts in the backyard: https://homeorchard.ucanr.
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Fruits & Nuts
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Apple

When to plant: January through March Harvest window: July through October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant Pruning (January and February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor
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Beautiful, juicy slicing tomato
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Choosing Tomato Varieties Best for Your Garden

March 10, 2024
By Diane Allen
Get expert tips on choosing tomatoes for your garden from the Master Gardeners of Alameda County. Find the best varieties for flavor, yield, and growth!
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Growing Food in the Lake Tahoe Basin: Site, Soil, and Irrigation

November 28, 2018
Growing food in Tahoe is not for the faint of heart - it can freeze any night of the year, it can snow in any month, but generally our frost-free growing season lasts at least 90 days--from mid-June to mid-September, which is enough to grow a wide variety of edible crops.  Here we'll walk you through…
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