Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
Do you already have citrus in your yard? Would you like to add citrus to your landscape? Join us for citrus planting and a short talk on citrus care. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves.
What Are the UC Ag Experts Talking About?Event NameDateUC Ag Experts Talk: Considerations for Cover Crops and Weed Management 3/19/2025UC Ag Experts Talk: Integrated Soil Health Management 4/30/2025UC Ag Experts Talk: Mealybug Management in Citrus Orchards in California 5/21/2025What is…
PlantingThe avocado is a shallow rooted tree (most of the feeder roots are in the top 6 inches of soil) that needs good aeration. It does well if mulched with a coarse yard mulch, which means one that is woody and in 2-inch pieces, Redwood bark will work and maybe cocoa bean husks and shredded tree bark…
Recorded zoom class with slides on how to get started and troubleshoot your citrus garden with master gardener, Loretta Heath. Special attention to selecting citrus trees.
The 2025 California Date Palm Workshop will be held on April 23 in Palm Desert at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center. Anyone who is interested in growing dates is welcome to attend.
"This workshop brings together researchers, growers and stakeholders to discuss recent research data on the ‘state of the…
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,…
Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Citrus Site selection Plant selection Planting citrus Irrigation Fertilizing and nutrient deficiencies Pruning Freeze protection and frost hardiness Fruit development and harvesting Container growing Common citrus pests Varieties of citrus Citrus are attractive, long-li...
Current quarantine: Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) County-wide quarantine on citrus fruits, leaves, and trees; also Indian curry leaf and other hosts The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has been detected in Santa Clara County as well as other parts of California.
Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow: Growing Great CitrusPest management: CitrusThe BasicsWhen 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 varietyFertilization:…
