Fruits And Vegetables

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…

Plan your spring garden now for future beauty and bounty! Get tips on planning, reviewing garden history, choosing plants, seed starting, and more!

Este curso en lnea es una forma divertida e interactiva de conocer las ltimas recomendaciones sobre bebidas saludables para nios y ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a cumplir con los requisitos de la Ley de Bebidas Saludables en Cuidado Infantil de California (AB 2084).

When to plant: Early spring, while still dormant Harvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May–June, then again August–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 tree is still…

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Estos videos breves, menos de 60 segundos, pueden ser utilizados por los educadores de nutrición de la primera infancia para demostrar varias recomendaciones claves basadas en evidencia sobre qué y cómo alimentar a los bebés y niños pequeños en los Hogares de Cuidado Infantil.  Las recomendaciones fueron…

When to plant: January–March Harvest window: June–October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant Pruning (January–February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor.

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These brief, less than 60-seconds, videos can be used by early childhood nutrition educators to demonstrate several key evidence-based recommendations for what and how to feed infants and toddlers in Family Child Care Homes. The videos were developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of…

When to plant: February–March Harvest window: July–October, depending on variety Fertilization: Light (if any) nitrogen in the spring; monitor for possible zinc and potassium needs Prune in dormant season, using the pruning system (cane or spur pruning) based on grape variety.