Fruits

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Berries Three main types of raspberries are grown in the United States: red, purple and black. They differ in ways other than fruit color. Red raspberries have erect canes and are propagated by suckers. These are usually grown in the Western States.

Winegrapes homepage with basic information regarding wine grape production in the foothills

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: UC Backyard Orchard, Pear Pest management: Pears Pruning video: Video: Winter Pruning of Apple & Pear Trees When to plant: JanuaryMarch Harvest window: AugustOctober, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications bas...

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: ApplesPruning video: Video: Winter Pruning of Apple & Pear TreesThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: July–October, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree…

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: UC Backyard Orchard, Kiwifruit Pest management: Kiwifruit When to plant: JanuaryMarch (bareroot) Harvest window: OctoberNovember, depending on variety Fertilization: Regular nitrogen feeding during first half of growing season Annual care overview: Provide st...

All things apple and pear production in the foothills.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and pest management: NectarineCalendar: Peaches & Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home GardenersThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: June–September, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall,…

Olive production in central Sierra.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links  How to grow and Pest management: Apricots, also see Plum Bud Gall Mite Fact SheetSummer pruning overview: Prune Apricot and Cherry Trees in AugustThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–early FebruaryHarvest window: June–July, depending on varietyFertilization:…

General InformationTo ensure successful production of fruits, nuts, grapes, and berries it is essential that proper varieties be selected. The varieties listed on this site are well suited to our particular conditions. It is quite possible that some varieties not listed may perform well in certain…