Fruits And Vegetables

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and pest management: Plum and Prune, also see Plum Bud Gall Mite Fact SheetCalendar: Plums: Calendar of Operations for Home GardenersThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–MarchHarvest window: June–October, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen…

The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. The Orchard Garden is currently made up of 25 fruit trees consisting of Pome, Stone, Citrus, and more. One of the educational goals of the Orchard Garden is to demonstrate pruning (fall and summer), fall and winter dormant spraying, fruit…

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...

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:…

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: AlmondNitrogen application: Video: Growing Almonds SustainablyThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–early FebruaryHarvest window: August–October, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on…

The Nutrition Policy Institute's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities. While federal agencies must solicit input via public comment periods, Best of Science Letters may be used to translate the evidence base to…

An online self-paced training for family child care home providers on infant and toddler feeding recommendations. This online training includes videos, short quizzes, and activities. It is free for California child care providers and for a $15 fee for providers outside of California. The training was…

Quince fruits grow on a small tree or shrub (8–12 ft. tall) with twisted, bumpy branches. Grown as a flowering ornamental or for fruit processing. Adapted to many climates.

Planting and harvesting are enjoyable edible garden tasks. Courtesy UC Regents Take care to plan out your edible garden before diving in.