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Fertilizer
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization of Pistachios in the First Two Years
Planting an orchard requires a lot of work to ensure that the trees get off to the best…
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Category: Nutrition
Nutrition
Plan Ahead to Improve Fertility Outcomes
The Marine Corps uses the 7P model: Proper prior planning prevents poor performance. Of course, I’ve cleaned that…
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Nutrition
Using CO₂ and Fungal Ratios to Gauge Soil Health
Our soil is alive. It can be teeming with biology from micro to macroorganisms. These “bugs” can be…
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New Tech
Sap Analysis Can Be Used to Spot Trends in Plant Nutritional Status
More tree nut growers are looking at sap analysis as a diagnostic tool to measure the real-time status…
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Nutrition
Fixing and Retaining Soil Nutrients Over Winter
As temperatures cool and California’s rainy season begins, plant and microbial activity slows. This reduced biological activity, combined…
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Almonds
A View from the North: Orchard Management Considerations for April
The days are longer (and hopefully warmer than in March). Almond nut set should be coming into focus.…
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective: Winter Considerations
After a scorching summer and warm fall, winter looks to be finally arriving. As I write this, chilling…
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Nutrition
Plan for Greater Solubility of Nutrients In-Season at the Proper Time
Hypothetically, let’s say you had a really long day (you’re growers and consultants, of course you did.) You…
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Nutrition
Plant Nutrients Secure Our Food and Future
In a time where the conversation about health, nutrition and environmental sustainability is more critical than ever, the…
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Nutrition
Top 5 Micronutrients Essential for Tree Nut Crop Success
As the name implies, micronutrients are only needed by plants in small quantities, compared to macronutrient plant demand.…
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